In the Sundarbans, Fish is Gold
In the Sundarbans, Fish is Gold

By Aishwarya Tripathi

The fishermen of Sonagar village in the Sundarbans leave for a fortnight-long voyage to the narrow creeks in the mangroves in the hope of a big catch. The preparations start 15 days earlier.

The fishermen of Sonagar village in the Sundarbans leave for a fortnight-long voyage to the narrow creeks in the mangroves in the hope of a big catch. The preparations start 15 days earlier.

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.

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.

Asian Games: Naorem Roshibina Devi of Manipur Bags India’s Maiden Medal in Wushu
Asian Games: Naorem Roshibina Devi of Manipur Bags India’s Maiden Medal in Wushu

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Naorem Roshibina won a silver medal in Wushu (also known as Kung Fu). This is India’s first medal in the sport at the ongoing Asian games in Hangzhou, China. She has dedicated this medal to her home state which is presently in turmoil.

Naorem Roshibina won a silver medal in Wushu (also known as Kung Fu). This is India’s first medal in the sport at the ongoing Asian games in Hangzhou, China. She has dedicated this medal to her home state which is presently in turmoil.

'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.

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.

A Gond tribe teenager packs a punch to become a national champ in Thai Boxing
A Gond tribe teenager packs a punch to become a national champ in Thai Boxing

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

A 13-year-old girl from a tribal community in Odisha kicks and punches her way to gold and silver medals at Thai Boxing championships. She is now preparing for her international debut, and also dreams to become an IPS officer.

A 13-year-old girl from a tribal community in Odisha kicks and punches her way to gold and silver medals at Thai Boxing championships. She is now preparing for her international debut, and also dreams to become an IPS officer.

शादी-विवाह की मांग बढ़ने से सोना मजबूत पर चांदी में मायूसी
शादी-विवाह की मांग बढ़ने से सोना मजबूत पर चांदी में मायूसी

By Sanjay Srivastava

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.

From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way
From practising javelin throws using bamboo sticks to winning silver at Asian Games, Odisha's Kishore Kumar Jena has come a long way

By Niroj Ranjan Misra

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

Kishore Kumar Jena, from a village in Odisha, started off as a volleyball player, but stands tall today as he wins the silver at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and qualifies for the Paris Olympics next year.

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