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News18
05-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
Greater Noida to host 4th Sub-Junior National Boxing Cships from August 7
New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the fourth Sub-Junior (U-15) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships from August 7 to 13, 2025, at Galgotias University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event will see the participation of over 700 young boxers, including 400 boys and 300 girls aged between 13 and 14, who will compete across 15 weight categories, according to a BFI press part of BFI's broader vision to build a robust grassroots-to-elite pathway, the Sub-Junior Nationals serve as a crucial platform to identify young talent and prepare them for higher levels of event follows the successful conduct of the Men's, Women's, and Junior Nationals earlier this year competitions which have already produced international medallists and future stars. Haryana (Girls) and Chandigarh (Boys) enter this edition as the defending champions from the 3rd Sub-Junior Nationals.'The Sub-Junior Nationals are where India's boxing journey truly begins, " said Col. Arun Malik (Retd.), Executive Director, BFI and Member of the Interim Committee.. 'This platform helps identify talented individuals and allows them to experience real competition early in their careers. The skills, discipline, and confidence developed here are the first building blocks of international success. This is a significant grassroots step in these young boxers' journeys, and we are sure we will see many stars of the future in action," he added. Boxers will compete under World Boxing Technical Rules, with three rounds of 1.5 minutes each, with a minute's rest in between rounds. A 10-point scoring system shall be followed. Medal winners from the REC Combined Talent Hunt 2024 are also eligible, making the competition even more boxing's youth programme has been making headlines globally, not only at the senior level, but also in age-group competitions, the release said. At the recent Asian U-15 and U-17 Championships, Indian boxers bagged 43 medals and finished second overall, reflecting the depth of talent and promise in the junior ranks. (ANI)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jaipur to host All India Sub-Junior ranking tournament in Oct as Rajasthan Badminton Association announces 2025-26 calendar
Jaipur: Jaipur will host the All India Sub-Junior U-15 and U-17 ranking tournament this year again as (RBA) announced its calendar for the year 2025-26 here on Thursday. The national-level tourney will be held from October 29 to November 7 here at the SMS Indoor Stadium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the RBA calendar, the season opener -- (July 25-30) will be held in Jaipur. In this competition, based on senior and junior competitions, men's and women's and U-19 boys and girls squad will be selected which will participate in the North Zone Championship slated to be held from September 1 to 10. The state junior U-19 inter-district badminton meet will be held in Udaipur from August 24 to 29. On the basis of performance in Udaipur meet, Rajasthan U-19 team will be selected which will compete in the Junior Nationals slated to be held in Ita Nagar, Andhra Pradesh, from November 18-24. The State Sub-Junior U-15 championship will be held in Jodhpur from October 10 to 15, while the state sub-junior U-17 competition will be held in Hanumangarh from November 13-17. The selected state team will take part in Sub-Junior Nationals scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from December 1-6. Sub-junior competition in the 11 and 13 years category will be held in Jhunjhunu from October 1-6. The State Senior Badminton Championship will be held from November 25-30 in Kankroli, Rajsamand. The Senior Nationals will be held in Vijayawada from December 15-21. The Masters Badminton Championship will be held in Alwar from February 3-8, 2026, to select the state team for the Veteran Nationals which will take place in Jammu and Kashmir early next year. Rajasthan Badminton State and National calendar 2025-26 State senior and U-19 junior tournament: July 25-30, Jaipur State junior U-19 inter-district championship: August 24-29, Udaipur State sub-junior U-15 championship: October 10-15, Jodhpur State sub-junior U-17 championship: November 13-17, Hanumangarh State sub-junior U-11 & U-13 championship: October 1-6, Jhunjhunu State senior championship: November 25-30, Kankroli State Masters championship: February 3-8, 2026, Alwar All India Sub-Junior U-15 & U-17 ranking tournament: October 29-November 7, Jaipur.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Inspired by Dangal, backed by dad's faith, Rutuja Gurav wins wrestling gold on Khelo India Youth Games debut
Patna (Bihar)[India] May 15 (ANI): Wrestler Rutuja Santosh Gurav was just eight when her father, a construction labourer by profession and a sports enthusiast, took her to a wrestling academy, situated nearly two kilometres from their village Panchgaon, in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. For the next six months, the little girl was hesitant to take up the sport, but the real inspiration came when Rutuja's father made her watch Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal -- a movie based on wrestling and inspired by the lives of the Phogats. There was no looking back ever since. Over the past eight years, Rutuja dedicated herself completely to the sport, and so did Santosh Gurav, who stood like a shadow to her in wherever she has competed, cheering from the sidelines, even though he doesn't have much technical inputs about her sport. His presence, always at the sidelines, has been her silent strength. Rutuja's rise began with a gold at the Junior Nationals in 2021, a title she defended in 2022. A silver followed at the 2023 Nationals, and another gold at the School Games the same year. Last year, she made her international debut with a silver medal at the Junior Asian Championships in Thailand. Despite these accolades, life at home remains modest. Santosh, who earns around Rs 15,000 a month, relies on his wife's Rs6,000 income from her job as a grocery store helper to support their family of four, including Rutuja's elder sister, a law student. Participating in her maiden Khelo India Youth Games, Rutuja, standing at a little over five feet, was confident of a podium finish. For Santosh, however, winning a medal at the KIYG, Bihar, could ensure a steady cash flow for his young wrestler daughter. 'It gets difficult to run the family at times, there are lots of expenses. I usually work for 12 hours a day, sometimes overtime, to earn a few extra bucks. But I ensure that I do not miss any of her competitions, so during those days there's no income,' he explained. 'The Khelo India scholarship scheme is a blessing. With this support, our daughter can focus completely on her training. It'll help with her nutrition and equipment too,' he added. On Wednesday, the 16-year-old showed just why she's one of the brightest prospects in the sport. She started her U-17 girls' 46kg campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over Delhi's Khushi, followed by a 4-0 semifinal triumph against Bihar's Rupa Kumari. In the final, facing stiff resistance from Haryana's Annu, Rutuja kept her composure and surged in the closing moments to seal a 3-1 win and the gold. The bronze medals in the category went to Khushi (Delhi) and Kashish Gurjar (Rajasthan). Rutuja's win is not just a personal triumph, it's a symbol of grit, hope and a family's undying belief in dreams built through struggle. (ANI)
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh's Dippanshi Netam to represent India in International Fencing tournaments
Dippanshi Netam RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh's fencing talents have once again made their mark, with tribal athlete Dippanshi Netam from Bhilai securing a place in the national team for upcoming international fencing events. Dippanshi , 19, will represent India in the Senior Asian Fencing Championship from 17 to 23 June in Bali, Indonesia, and in the Senior World Fencing Championship from 22 to 30 July in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Foil event. Selection trials were held on 25 and 26 April at the Indoor Stadium in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, under the aegis of the Fencing Association of India . The trials saw tough competition among the country's top fencers. Out of two participants from Chhattisgarh, Dippanshi Netam, daughter of R. S. Netam from Bhilai, delivered an outstanding performance and secured second place. In the trials for the Epee, Foil, and Sabre events, the top eight fencers from across India competed, with only the top four selected for each event. Dippanshi ranked second in the Foil event. 'I'm happy to be selected for the Indian team. This is a proud moment for the state and shows Chhattisgarh's growing strength in fencing,' Dippanshi told TOI. She already holds several national and international medals, including a bronze medal at the BRICS event, a gold at this year's Junior Nationals , and two bronze medals from last year's Junior Nationals. T he other participant from the state, Divyanshu Netam, Dippanshi's elder sister, competed well and showed strong skills throughout the trials. However, she did not qualify for the Indian team after losing in the quarter-finals. Officials of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Fencing Association, including president S. Prakash, IAS , congratulated Dippanshi on her selection. She will now join the national training camp in preparation for the upcoming international tournaments.
Otago Daily Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Junior rock'n'roll dancers sweep podium at nationals
Competing in their last Junior Rock 'n' Roll Nationals in Porirua at the weekend are (from left) Lara Kerr, Eli Bartley and Lara Hibbs, all 16. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A group of Invercargill junior rock'n'roll dancers impressed on the dance floor, sweeping the podium at the nationals during the weekend. About 15 members of the Invercargill Rock 'n' Roll Club took part in the Junior Nationals in Porirua. President Karl Herman said the club had the largest junior membership in New Zealand and its group returned home with nine first places, three seconds and four third placings. Competitors were aged between 5 and 17 years old. "It was an outstanding achievement and a weekend full of emotions and first times with juniors being at their first nationals and some being at their last." Among them were duo Lara Kerr and Lara Hibbs, who competed in several categories and got first place in the same-sex 13-to-17-year-old section. Mr Herman said their presentation was very impressive. "They danced with exceptional skills and passion. "Most importantly, they both won this section last year and also this will be their last junior nationals, [as] they will be too old next year to compete. While it was always good to return with victories, the most important thing was to have fun, Mr Herman said. "I like to teach the kids of our club that you're just going out to have fun and if you get to the podium, it's just a bonus. "We don't push our kids to win or to be first place or whatever — we just push our kids to go out there and have fun and I believe that's what's encouraged them to do really well." Mr Herman said the club would start another round of junior classes soon, so people interested should get in touch to learn all the rock'n'roll moves and have a good time.
