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Meet Athletes From Rural Hinterland Who Brought Laurels To India at Asian Games
Meet Athletes From Rural Hinterland Who Brought Laurels To India at Asian Games

By गाँव कनेक्शन

So far, in the medal tally at the Asian Games 2023, a total of 86 medals have been bagged by Indian sportspersons. Out of these, many athletes belong to the rural areas who have had bare minimum means to script their success.

So far, in the medal tally at the Asian Games 2023, a total of 86 medals have been bagged by Indian sportspersons. Out of these, many athletes belong to the rural areas who have had bare minimum means to script their success.

सुंदर सिंह गुर्जर ने वर्ल्ड पैराएथलेटिक चैंपियनशिप में भारत को दिलाया पहला गोल्ड
सुंदर सिंह गुर्जर ने वर्ल्ड पैराएथलेटिक चैंपियनशिप में भारत को दिलाया पहला गोल्ड

By गाँव कनेक्शन

'Too poor to afford shoes, I practised barefoot' — 19-year-old gold medalist Supriti Kachhap tells Gaon Connection
'Too poor to afford shoes, I practised barefoot' — 19-year-old gold medalist Supriti Kachhap tells Gaon Connection

By Manoj Choudhary

Supriti Kachhap, who belongs to the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand, lost her father when she was eight-month-old and her mother worked as a daily wager to feed her five children. At the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, Supriti won a gold medal in the 3,000 metre race in the under-21 category.

Supriti Kachhap, who belongs to the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand, lost her father when she was eight-month-old and her mother worked as a daily wager to feed her five children. At the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, Supriti won a gold medal in the 3,000 metre race in the under-21 category.

The relay squad that made India proud at the World Athletics Championships
The relay squad that made India proud at the World Athletics Championships

By गाँव कनेक्शन

On August 26, the Indian relay squad with Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi, and Rajesh Ramesh reached the finals of World Athletics Championships, held in Budapest, Hungary. In addition to their love for athletics, the squad shares a commonality of humble backgrounds.

On August 26, the Indian relay squad with Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi, and Rajesh Ramesh reached the finals of World Athletics Championships, held in Budapest, Hungary. In addition to their love for athletics, the squad shares a commonality of humble backgrounds.

Along with Neeraj Chopra, sons of farmers — DP Manu & Kishore Jena — made it to the finals of World Athletics Championships
Along with Neeraj Chopra, sons of farmers — DP Manu & Kishore Jena — made it to the finals of World Athletics Championships

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Neeraj Chopra brought back the gold in Javelin Throw from the World Athletics Championships in Hungary. Along with him, two other Indian javelin throwers made it to the final and helped India achieve another milestone. Both come from farming families.

Neeraj Chopra brought back the gold in Javelin Throw from the World Athletics Championships in Hungary. Along with him, two other Indian javelin throwers made it to the final and helped India achieve another milestone. Both come from farming families.

Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete
Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete

By Arun Singh

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

From a village to the World Stage: Coaches Who Honed Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin Skills
From a village to the World Stage: Coaches Who Honed Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin Skills

By गाँव कनेक्शन

As Neeraj Chopra wins the gold in Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023, a look at who his trainers and mentors were.

As Neeraj Chopra wins the gold in Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships 2023, a look at who his trainers and mentors were.

Practising In Sugarcane Field Helped Bag Gold Medals At Asian Games — Meerut Girls Make India Proud
Practising In Sugarcane Field Helped Bag Gold Medals At Asian Games — Meerut Girls Make India Proud

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and athlete Parul Chaudhary have won gold medals at the ongoing Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. The two sport stars belong to the rural pockets of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut and began their athletic journey by practising in the sugarcane fields in their respective villages. Details here.

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and athlete Parul Chaudhary have won gold medals at the ongoing Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. The two sport stars belong to the rural pockets of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut and began their athletic journey by practising in the sugarcane fields in their respective villages. Details here.

Gaon Connection impact: Jharkhand govt provides financial aid to national athlete Supriti Kachhap
Gaon Connection impact: Jharkhand govt provides financial aid to national athlete Supriti Kachhap

By Manoj Choudhary

On June 13, Gaon Connection highlighted that Jharkhand-based national athlete Supriti Kachhap is deprived of basic sports gear including a pair of running shoes. Almost a month later, the state government has provided her financial aid to ensure that she gets the essential sports equipment which is crucial for her to excel as an athlete.

On June 13, Gaon Connection highlighted that Jharkhand-based national athlete Supriti Kachhap is deprived of basic sports gear including a pair of running shoes. Almost a month later, the state government has provided her financial aid to ensure that she gets the essential sports equipment which is crucial for her to excel as an athlete.

He Worked as a Daily Wager & a Waiter. And Has Now Won a Bronze Medal at Asian Games
He Worked as a Daily Wager & a Waiter. And Has Now Won a Bronze Medal at Asian Games

By Brijendra Dubey

In his teenage years, Ram Baboo used to run 26 kms daily while he also did odd jobs to support his landless family in a village in Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.

In his teenage years, Ram Baboo used to run 26 kms daily while he also did odd jobs to support his landless family in a village in Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.

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