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.
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.
The Day-1 of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 went Maharashtra's way as their athletes won nine gold medals while Haryana were right behind winning six gold medals. Manipur shot to the third place in the medals tally.
The 16-year-old Kajol Sargar from Sangli in Maharashtra lifted a total of 113 Kg in the women's 40 Kg category to win a gold medal and kick-off Maharashtra's march towards the top of the medal's tally.
Kalaripayattu originated in Kerala about 3000 years ago. If myths are to be believed, it was created by Lord Parashurama, for 108 Kalaris, who were to destroy the demons who were causing havoc on earth. Kerala's popular martial art has travelled to North to capture the hearts of Jammu and Ka
Indian weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam who won gold medals in the men's 77 kg weight class at both the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Sathish also qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics where he finished 11th in the field of 14 lifters. Two-time CW
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a high octane show attended by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Over 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, will be jostling for gold and glory over the next 10 days in 25 exciting
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