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Netting winners at Khel Gaon in Rajasthan
Netting winners at Khel Gaon in Rajasthan

By Amarpal Singh Verma

For four decades, a volleyball coach has trained hundreds of players in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan, who have won medals both nationally and internationally. Coach Basant Singh Mann’s ancestral village Silwala Khurd is known as Khel Gaon.

For four decades, a volleyball coach has trained hundreds of players in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan, who have won medals both nationally and internationally. Coach Basant Singh Mann’s ancestral village Silwala Khurd is known as Khel Gaon.

For over three decades, a pehalwan has been training wrestlers in his village free of cost
For over three decades, a pehalwan has been training wrestlers in his village free of cost

By Ramji Mishra

Mulchand Rajvanshi is usually to be found in his akhaada in Palhapur village in UP’s Sitapur district, showing his proteges wrestling moves, that he hopes will bring home some glory nationally and internationally.

Mulchand Rajvanshi is usually to be found in his akhaada in Palhapur village in UP’s Sitapur district, showing his proteges wrestling moves, that he hopes will bring home some glory nationally and internationally.

Teacher’s Diary: Teaching the subtle art of letter writing
Teacher’s Diary: Teaching the subtle art of letter writing

By Amit Singh

A Hindi teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya never thought his students would learn writing handwritten letters in this digital age but when they did he was overwhelmed with joy.

A Hindi teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya never thought his students would learn writing handwritten letters in this digital age but when they did he was overwhelmed with joy.

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.

A Sports Revolution in Rural India
A Sports Revolution in Rural India

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Far away from the spotlight of roaring stadia and sports channels, a silent sports revolution is underway in the villages of India where coaches nurture young athletes. Many of these players are bringing glory to their district, their state, and the country.

Far away from the spotlight of roaring stadia and sports channels, a silent sports revolution is underway in the villages of India where coaches nurture young athletes. Many of these players are bringing glory to their district, their state, and the country.

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.

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