Panchkula (Haryana)[India], June 9 (ANI): Haryana's all-conquering grapplers wrestled back the lead for their state in the Khelo India Youth Games, winning 4 out of the 5 gold on offer on the final day of their event here in Panchkula.
These three girls from Andhra Rajitha, Pallavi and Sireesha are champions in the truest sense. Each of them comes from a heart-wrenchingly poor background. Despite all the odds they are bringing glory to their state of Andhra Pradesh.
After sweeping 5 gold medals in rhythmic gymnastics at the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, Maharastra's Sanyukta Kale sets her eyes on Paris Olympics 2024.
After being postponed thrice due to COVID-19, the Khelo India Youth Games-2021 is being held from June 4 to June 13 across multiple venues. Haryana will be hosting the bulk of the events.
Haryana have reached the top of the medals tally at the end of Day-2 with 16 gold, 8 silver and 16 bronze overtaking Maharashtra who are at the second spot with 13 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze.
Daughter of a tractor driver, Eitu Mandal fell in love with kabaddi when she was just eight years old. Undeterred by all the bulky women around her, she has quickly moved up the levels to become part of the Under-18 Youth team.
Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra emphasized on the importance of sports science and biomechanics while addressing at the National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) session. The javelin thrower joined the session online as he is currently training in Finland.