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  • Khelo India Games: ‘My mother supported my dream, she must be watching from heaven,’ says Ankit

    Chandigarh’s Ankit had virtually give up boxing after his mom, Rekha, died resulting from a coronary heart assault. He needed to transfer to reside together with his maternal grandfather in Mohali; Ankit had misplaced his father a few years in the past. On Monday, the 18-year-old grew to become the Khelo India Games champion within the 54 kg boxing ultimate after successful in opposition to
    Maharashtra’s Victor Singh, and he regarded as much as the sky to cherish the second together with his mother and father.

    “I had lost my father years ago and last year I lost my mother too. After the death of my father, my mother supported my dream of becoming a boxer. It was tragic that she could not see me winning the Khelo India Youth Games gold and I knew that they must be watching me from heaven. There was a time last year when I wanted to quit the sport and did not feel the desire to fight again but coach Bhuwan Singh Bisht motivated me to continue boxing,” mentioned Ankit whereas talking with The Indian Express.

    Ankit began boxing in 2013 and have become the nationwide sub-junior champion within the 40kg when he received the nationals in Hyderabad.

    The teen has received 13 Chandigarh state championship titles in numerous age classes thus far and had reached the quarter-finals within the 48kg class within the junior nationals in 2018.

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    Next 12 months, he reached the quarter-finals earlier than he misplaced once more.

    At Khelo India, Ankit first defeated Anand Yadav of Madhya Pradesh earlier than successful the ultimate.

    Both Ankit and Victor had received medals for the Indian junior group not too long ago and coach Bhuwan Singh Bisht sees this title win as the most important motivation Ankit.

    “The biggest strength of Ankit has been his willpower since the day he started training under me. He idolised his mother and when he lost her last year, it was devastating for him. He wanted to quit the sport and we had to spend many days with him to ensure that he returns to boxing. He boxes aggressively and that’s what he showed at the Khelo India Youth Games with wins over boxers who have been part of Indian junior teams. I am sure he will make his way into the Indian youth team soon and win an international medal,” mentioned Bisht.

    Another Chandigarh teen Achal Veer, whose father Satpal Singh works as a library assistant, received gold within the boys’ 57kg ultimate with a win over Anjani Kumar of Andhra Pradesh. Veer, nephew of former Indian worldwide boxer Jai Bhagwan, began boxing below coach Jagdish Singh at Bhiwani earlier than shifting base to Chandigarh in 2018.

    “The reason I started boxing was due to my uncle Jai Bhagwan. When I shifted to Chandigarh, it meant that I had to stay away from my family. To win the gold medal for Chandigarh is a special feeling,” Veer mentioned.

    Chandigarh boys bagged the third spot with 4 medals within the general boys boxing championship below coach Bhagwant Singh.

    “Four of our boxers reached the final and two won gold. The boxers trained through online practice sessions when the sports complexes were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions earlier. These medals will act as a huge motivating force for them,” mentioned Bhagwant.

  • From tragedy to trace honours: Jharkhand teen Supriti Kachhap aces Khelo India 3000m race

    On a foggy December evening in 2003, a toddler Supriti Kachhap alongside along with her 4 siblings and mom was ready for her father, Ramsewak Oraon to return dwelling of their village Burhu in Gumla district in Jharkhand. Oraon, who was the village medical practitioner, had gone with 4 different villagers to a affected person’s dwelling in a close-by village. The following day the villagers discovered their useless our bodies riddled with bullets by Naxals and tied to a tree.

    On Thursday morning, as 19-year-old Kachhap created a brand new Athletics Federation of India nationwide youth document with a timing of 9 minutes and 46.14 seconds going previous the sooner mark of 9 minutes and 50.54 seconds within the ladies’ 3000m race within the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, mom Balmati Devi couldn’t management her tears.

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    “Supriti toh chal bhi nahi sakti thi jab iske pita ji ko Naxals ne maar dia tha. (Supriti could not even properly walk when her father was killed by the Naxals). To support my children has been a struggle for our family all these years. She loves running and always tells me that if her father was alive today, he would have been proud of her achievements. We know he has been watching over her from the skies and when she returns home, we will keep this medal at our home in village Burhu,” says Balmati whereas speaking with The Indian Express from Gumla.

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    Post Oraon’s dying, Balmati would get a job as a fourth class worker in BDO workplace in Ghaghra and the household would shift to the federal government quarters in Gumla. A younger Kachhap would typically run with different colony children on the floor within the advanced earlier than she was enrolled within the Nukrudippa Chainpur School.

    While the teenager would run on the small mud observe on the college in her preliminary years, a shift to St Patrick School, Gumla on a scholarship would see her coaching with different athletes. It was throughout an inter-school competitors that Kachhap was noticed by coach Prabhat Ranjan Tiwari and the coach took the teenager beneath his wings on the Jharkhand Sports Training Centre in Gumla in 2015.

    “We often go to inter-school competitions to spot tribal talent as they are very good in terms of endurance naturally. Kachhap would compete in 400m and 800 m earlier but when we undertook her sprint and repetition tests for long distance running, her heart rate would not shoot up and would remain between 120-140 beats per minute during races. Initially, I made her run in 1500m before shifting her to 3000m events as we wanted her body to adjust mentally as well physically to the long distance events,” shares coach Tiwari.

    The teenager idolises nationwide 3000m steeplechase document holder Avinash Sable and needs to make the nation proud in the future. (Express Photo by Jaipal Singh)

    In 2016, Kachhap would attain the ultimate of the ladies 1500m race within the Junior National Athletics Championship in Vijaywada earlier than she would graduate to 3000 m occasions on the state and nationwide degree. In 2018, the teenager was chosen to the SAI center and lengthy distance Academy in Bhopal and would prepare beneath former nationwide silver medallist Pratibha Toppo.

    Kachhap’s first medal on the nationwide degree would come within the nationwide Cross Country Championships in Mathura in 2019, the place she gained the silver medal within the 2000m run. The identical yr, the teenager gained the bronze medal within the 3,000m race within the National Junior Athletics Championship in Guntur the place she clocked a timing of 9 minutes and 53.85 seconds.

    Steady enchancment

    The final three years have seen Kachhap successful silver in 3,000m with a timing of ten minutes and 5 seconds in National Junior Athletics Championship at Guwahati in 2021 aside from bronze medals every in 3,000m and 5,000m occasions in Junior Federation Cup in Bhopal the identical yr.

    “Since we focus only on long distance events, we were impressed by Supriti’s endurance levels in such events. She lacked a bit of speed initially. So we had to work sprints, muscle memory and increase her running mileage per week. From making her run close to 80km per week, we increased it to 110-120 kms per week. She needs to gain more weight according to her body for targeting medals at the senior level in coming years and can be a bright prospect for the 2026 Asian Games,” shares Toppo.

    Prior to Khelo India Youth Games, the teenager had competed within the girls’s 5,000m race within the Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships at Kozhikode, Kerala, the place she clocked a timing of 16 minutes and 33 seconds in opposition to a qualifying mark of 16.40 minutes for the U-20 World Athletics Championship to be held in Columbia in August this yr.

    The teenager idolises nationwide 3000m steeplechase document holder Avinash Sable and needs to make the nation proud in the future. “Avinash sir too comes from a poor family and has been a role model for me. Whenever I need motivation, I see his competition videos on youtube to inspire me and hopefully I can win medals for India one day. I don’t remember seeing my father but I would like to dedicate this medal to him,” shares Kachhap.

  • Khelo India: Haryana’s Antim, who gave Vinesh a scare, wins wrestling gold

    Back in 2004 when Ramniwas Panghal and Krishna Kumari had been blessed with their fourth daughter, the couple named her Antim. This was as per the customized in some Haryana villages to call a daughter as Antim for not eager to have one other.

    On Wednesday, when 18-year-old Antim Panghal received the ladies’ 53kg freestyle title on the Khelo India Youth Games with a win over Kalyani Gadekar of Maharashtra, the wrestler would ship footage of the gold medal to her dad and mom.

    “Hum hamesha bhagwan se ladka hone ki prarthana karte the. Jab chauthi ladki paida hui toh humne iska naam Antim rakha ki yeh hamari akhri ladki ho (We always prayed to God to bless us with a male child. When Antim was born, we named her Antim in the hope that she will be our last daughter). But she has always been like a first child to us. Whenever she wins a medal, we only hope that it’s not her Antim medal and she keeps on winning with only an Olympic medal being her Antim medal someday,” an emotional Ram Niwas informed The Indian Express.

    While the couple was blessed with a boy years later, Ramniwas would all the time need Antim to go for a sport. While the teenager would attempt wrestling on the native akhada in village Baghana close to Hisar, the household determined to ship Antim to the Baba Lal Das Wrestling Academy in Hisar. It additionally meant that the wrestler, alongside along with her mom and two siblings, needed to lease a home in Hisar. With her father proudly owning a three- acre farm, the household would battle paying the Rs 5,000 month-to-month lease. “Even though my parents named me Antim, they always supported me in my dream. To sustain expenses while one part of the family stayed in Hisar was tough for my father but he would borrow money from friends and relatives,” remembers Antim.

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    The teenager would win the U-15 nationwide title in 49kg in Patna in 2018 earlier than profitable the bronze medal within the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championship in Japan the identical yr. The subsequent three years would see the Haryana wrestler profitable the cadet U-17 nationwide title on the Sub-Junior nationals in Cuttack in 2019 adopted by a gold within the Cadet U-17 nationwide title at Patna in 2020.

    Antim Panghal received the ladies’ 53kg freestyle title.

    “When she first came to train, I was impressed by her speed on the mat as well the judgement to control the bout. Slowly, we would work on her side leg attacks as well as double leg attacks, which she is able to try even in difficult hold positions on the mat. Moves like Kalajung, Dhobhi Pachad, Lakadbagha and Nidal come naturally to her and with more practice, she aims to master them,” says her coach Vivek Sihag.

    Swift progress

    Last yr, Antim received a bronze medal on the World Cadet Wrestling Championship in Budapest with a win over Tuba Demir of Turkey. This yr has seen the teenager reaching the ultimate of the Indian group’s choice trials for the Commonwealth Games, the place she confronted world bronze medallist and two-time CWG champion and Asian video games champion Vinesh Phogat. With lower than 20 seconds on the clock, Antim was main the bout 3-0 earlier than Vinesh made a comeback to show the tables. The teenager received the trials for subsequent month’s Asian U-20 Championship to be held in Bahrain weeks later.

    Antim Panghal received the ladies’ 53kg freestyle title.

    “Her speed was something by which she surprised Vinesh in the trials before Vinesh was able to make a comeback. With time and more exposure, Antim will only get better and she knows that her time will come. We need to work on her defence against double leg attacks and also a bit of mat IQ against senior wrestlers,” says Sihag.

    As for Antim, she is aware of it received’t be her final time in opposition to a senior wrestler like Vinesh. “I have seen Vinesh Didi’s bout closely and also sought tips from her post the bout. But on the mat, I consider myself as my role model and winning in 53 kg will only see me becoming good at it,” she says.

    As for her identify, she says: “Whether it’s a start or end, both are part of life. A lot of people ask me to get my name changed when they get to know its meaning. Par yahi meri pehchan hai and main wrestling se apni ek nayi pehchan banaungi (But then this is my identity and I will make a new identity through wrestling).”

  • Khelo India Youth Games: Teenage shooters Srinjoy Datta and Abhinav Shaw set Dr. Karni Singh vary alight

    In a precision sport like taking pictures, having a deal with on one’s nerves means every thing, and much more so if one is vying for the highest prize. The gold medal match is a straight shootout of 15 rounds (price two factors apiece) and the primary to win 8 prevails. The Khelo India Youth Games in New Delhi on Wednesday noticed a nervy and thrilling encounter between two of the nation’s most prodigious abilities.

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    Srinjoy Datta prevailed 16-14 over fellow West Bengal shooter Abhinav Shaw within the remaining of the 10m air rifle class. After falling to a 0-4 deficit, Abhinav rallied with some sensible marksmanship. The two shooters even tied scores on two events (awarding every of them one level), together with one near-perfect shot which notched up a rating of 10.8.

    Ultimately, with the encounter evenly poised at 14-14 organising match level for each, it was Abhinav who blinked first touchdown Srinjoy the gold medal. Barring the primary and final shot, Abhinav hit all 10s, however was trumped by Srinjoy who scored 10.4 or higher in eight of his final 9.

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    “Dealing with pressure is a part of this sport,” Srinjoy instructed The Indian Express after his win. “If you feel too much pressure, your heartbeat starts going too fast and it affects your balance and vision.”

    Srinjoy says he has all the time been interested in sports activities that require extra focus and focus, thus explaining his foray into taking pictures. With time, he says he has learnt how one can cope with the stress by detaching himself from the consequence. “I give a 100 percent, no matter what. When things are easy, you can’t lose focus, and when things are hard, you can’t lose hope,” he stated.

    Check out the results of #Shooting Final spherical (10m Air Rifle) being held at Dr KSSR, Delhi 💯

    🥇 Srinjoy Datta #WestBengal
    🥈 Abhinav Shaw #WestBengal
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    Many congratulations to All👏🤩💯#KIYG2021 #UmeedSeYakeenTak@ddsportschannel @Dream11 pic.twitter.com/6tZvGwCvGY

    — Khelo India (@kheloindia) June 8, 2022

    Both youngsters have loads of expertise coping with stress although, having represented India on the worldwide stage. After a promising profession within the juniors, 19-year-old Srinjoy was picked for the senior Indian crew for the ISSF World Cup in Cairo earlier this yr, whereas Abhinav, 5 years his junior, received the silver medal on the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany this yr.

    “It (dealing with pressure) is difficult. But I have been trying to think only about the next shot every time I play a final,” Abhinav instructed this The Indian Express.

    In Suhl, Abhinav had a equally disappointing consequence. After reaching the gold medal match alongside compatriot Rurankksh Patil, he got here up brief in one other tight encounter dropping 13-17. According to his father Rupesh, regardless of dropping each “by a whisker,” he’s studying to maintain his cool in crunch moments.

    Sacrifices for excellence

    Abhinav was, fairly actually, born to be a shooter. Rupesh, himself a former shooter at pre-Nationals stage, named him after 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra. Since then, he has been enrolled in swimming and karate lessons to construct himself as much as be a shooter someday.

    His father, a tuition instructor in Asansol, invested each financially and emotionally in his progress, whereas his mom does her finest to journey with {the teenager} and ensure he’s prepared to offer his finest at occasions. The sacrifices have paid off, with Abhinav turning into the youngest state and nationwide rifle champion, a two-time Khelo India medallist, and representing India in Suhl.

    Srinjoy’s household has made comparable sacrifices. Sankar, a former business artist, travels together with his son and ensures the absolute best coaching regime. His mom Susmita invests as a lot as she will be able to from her earnings as a instructor on the Bharati Balika Vidyalaya in Serampore to supply for him the most effective, together with a follow vary at house.

    Sankar says they’re presently saving to purchase Srinjoy a state-of-the-art follow rifle price Rs 6.5 lakh, which can enhance his performances much more, he says. “Once we figure out a way for him to shoot 10.9 seven shots in a row, the medals will start rolling in,” he provides.

  • Nearly 4,700 athletes set to vie for honours in Khelo India Youth Games

    Nearly 4,700 athletes, together with 2,262 women, will take part within the Khelo India Youth Games which begins on Saturday.

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    The Tau Devi Lal Complex right here has been decked up for the grand opening ceremony.

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    It will even be the hub of motion, with a number of of the 25 disciplines being held on the newly constructed multipurpose halls.

    Among the favored video games being held listed below are athletics, soccer, badminton, desk tennis, kabaddi, handball, wrestling, volleyball, boxing and the 5 indigenous sports activities.

    Four different cities — Ambala (gymnastics, swimming), Shahabad (hockey), Chandigarh (archery and soccer) and New Delhi (biking and capturing) — will even play hosts to some disciplines.

    #KheloIndiaYouthGames2021 occasions schedule for Day 1 is out.

    Cheer to your favorite state groups! 👏#KIYG2021 pic.twitter.com/ybx0KdHzgf

    — Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) June 2, 2022

    For the primary time, all of the 36 states and Union Territories are collaborating on this version of the Khelo India Youth Games, with hosts Haryana fielding the biggest contingent of 398 athletes.

    Defending champions Maharashtra are fielding the second-largest contingent with 357 athletes whereas Delhi can have 339. Andaman & Nicobar is sending the smallest squad of six, all cyclists, whereas Ladakh will boast of seven.

    The glamour self-discipline of athletics will see the utmost participation with 392 entries in varied occasions.

  • Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021

    Karnataka will host the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) later this 12 months, state chief minister BS Yediyurappa and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced on Sunday.
    The Games can be held in Bengaluru’s Jain University and different venues within the state, in partnership with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    KIUG is the most important University Games within the nation and is aimed toward tapping sporting expertise, who can characterize India in worldwide occasions, together with the Olympics.
    The first version of KIUG was held in Bhubaneswar in February 2020, and noticed a complete participation of 3182 athletes within the U-25 age group, throughout 158 universities and schools from all states.
    This 12 months, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added to the roster, with an effort to protect and promote the century-old sporting disciplines of the nation.

    Karnataka has been chosen because the host State for the upcoming version of the Khelo India University Games!KIUG, which has been envisioned by @narendramodi Ji, can be performed by the State Government in affiliation with the Jain University in Bangalore.@BSYBJP @CMofKarnataka pic.twitter.com/fKAiBwrUjN
    — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) February 21, 2021
    With the inclusion of those disciplines, the athlete participation determine is predicted to cross 4000, this 12 months.
    Speaking on the event, Yediyurappa mentioned, “We are privileged to be hosting KIUG 2021, I am confident that the Games will produce some of the best future champions of India. The Govt of Karnataka will leave no stone unturned to make the University games a massive success.”
    Envisioning even bigger participation this time round, Rijiju added: “The University Games in Odisha last year was a massive success. Countries that have great sporting performance have often drawn their sporting heroes from University level athletes. In the US for instance, the University Games are the bedrock of Olympic champions.”