BISP is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Year 12 student-athlete Kunanan “Puthi”, who has officially committed to Dartmouth College, a prestigious Ivy League university in the United States, where he will join the NCAA Division I men’s tennis team.

Puthi’s commitment follows strong interest from several top universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Michigan and Purdue. After thoughtful consideration, he chose Dartmouth for its exceptional academic reputation, supportive coaching staff and strong sense of team culture. It is a combination that perfectly aligns with his goals and values.

He will begin his undergraduate studies in Autumn 2026 as a recruited varsity athlete. This early offer reflects both his remarkable talent on the tennis court and his academic ambition. Just last month, Puthi reached a career-best ITF ranking of 234, highlighting his steady progress and international competitiveness.

We are incredibly proud of Puthi. At every training session, he showed our coaching team the dedication, determination and work ethic needed to achieve his goals. It has been a real pleasure to coach him, and we are thrilled to have supported him on his journey. We are confident he will be a great asset to Dartmouth College and will thrive in Ivy League NCAA Division I Tennis. – Gill Lemore, Tennis Director, and Victor Garriga, Head of Performance

Puthi joined BISP on a tennis academy scholarship, and since then, his growth as a student-athlete has been extraordinary. His family has expressed deep gratitude to the school community for the environment and opportunities that have helped shape his journey.

We are truly thankful for the support BISP has given Puthi, especially the tennis scholarship that allowed him to thrive in an environment where both his academics and tennis could flourish, shared his family.

We look forward to following Puthi’s journey as he takes the next step in his tennis and academic career at Dartmouth. His story is a wonderful example of the opportunities that come from hard work, dedication and a strong support system.

Congratulations, Puthi. Your BISP family is incredibly proud!