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.
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.
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.
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.
By Manoj Choudhary
झारखंड में उरांव जनजाति से ताल्लुक रखने वाली सुप्रीति कच्छप ने आठ महीने की उम्र में अपने पिता को खो दिया था और उनकी मां ने अपने पांच बच्चों का पेट पालने के लिए दिहाड़ी के रूप में काम किया। पंचकूला में खेलो इंडिया यूथ गेम्स में सुप्रीति ने अंडर-21 वर्ग में 3,000 मीटर दौड़ में स्वर्ण पदक जीता है।
झारखंड में उरांव जनजाति से ताल्लुक रखने वाली सुप्रीति कच्छप ने आठ महीने की उम्र में अपने पिता को खो दिया था और उनकी मां ने अपने पांच बच्चों का पेट पालने के लिए दिहाड़ी के रूप में काम किया। पंचकूला में खेलो इंडिया यूथ गेम्स में सुप्रीति ने अंडर-21 वर्ग में 3,000 मीटर दौड़ में स्वर्ण पदक जीता है।
By गाँव कनेक्शन
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.
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.
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.
By Amarpal Singh Verma
Dhananjay Kumar has worked tirelessly in villages of Rajasthan to make sure the children with limitations in cognitive functioning and skills win a place in the sun in sporting events in both national and international arenas.
Dhananjay Kumar has worked tirelessly in villages of Rajasthan to make sure the children with limitations in cognitive functioning and skills win a place in the sun in sporting events in both national and international arenas.