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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
SAI felicitates medal-winning archers Jadhav and Bhardwaj
World University Games champion archer Sahil Jadhav said coach Rahul Banerjee's pep talk helped him clinch the gold medal in the keenly-contested compound men's individual final in Essen, Germany, recently. On his maiden international trip, Jadhav, who has not won an individual medal at the National level, was delighted after defeating his compatriot Kushal Dalal in the semifinals. 'I was happy to have secured an individual medal. But Rahul bhaiya said, 'If you want to be a champion, you should not nurture such a mindset.' His words inspired me for the final,' said Jadhav, who pipped Great Britain's Ajay Scott 149-148 in the title clash, at a felicitation function organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre here on Friday. 'I have gone through so many trials and competitions without any success. When I got the opportunity, I wanted to make it count.' Coming from a humble background in Satara district, Maharashtra, the 24-year-old, who was trained by Pravin Sawant before being coached by SAI's Haresh Kumar, has overcome a phase of frustration to dream big. 'I want to go step-by-step, but the ultimate goal is the Olympics,' said Jadhav. Hailing from East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 22-year-old recurve archer Shrey Bhardwaj, who claimed gold medals in outdoor, 3D and field archery at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham, USA, said the SAI centre's support played a crucial role in his success. 'I trained during the day and in the evenings and put rocks on the ground to prepare for different formats of the WPFG,' said Bhardwaj, proving that switching from cricket to archery was the correct decision for him. SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) Regional Director-in-charge Amar Jyoti lauded the archers for carrying forward the legacy of the centre.
New Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Parents' sacrifice for son's golden shot: Archer Sahil's tale
CHENNAI: On a calm evening in Essen, Germany, 24-year-old compound archer from Satara, Maharashtra Sahil Jadhav took the Zeche Zollverein arena by storm. After missing out on qualification for previous Archery World Cups, the FISU World University Games was his last opportunity. He made most of it, as he put up a perfect performance to clinch gold on Saturday (July 26). Sahil's journey in the sport, saw his father lose his job, mother selling her jewellery to cover expenses for his equipment and him almost calling it quits. That gold medal is a full-circle moment for the family, as their sacrifices paid off. A display of marksmanship in the men's compound final got him gold as he edged Great Britain's Ajay Scott 149-148. Earlier that day, he edged his compatriot and favourite for the title Kushal Dalal in the semifinal. "My coach kept telling me to maintain my focus and discipline. That helped with my consistency there," he told this daily. What makes Sahil's medal winning performance significant is the stakes of losing. He failed to qualify for the Archery World Cups for the past two years. He felt that this stage was his last chance saloon, due to the age barrier in the University Games. "This tournament was a do-or-die for me, and I am happy to have clinched gold," he added.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Car plunges into 300-foot gorge during filming social media reel
A 20-year-old man was injured after his car plunged into a 300-foot-deep gorge while a group of youngsters attempted stunts for a social media reel. The incident was reported on Wednesday at around 4 pm at Table Point, Sadawaghapur area in Patan tehsil in Satara district. The victim has been identified as Sahil Jadhav, a resident of Goleshwar, Karad in Satara district. The video captures the harrowing moment the car, driven on a steep, grass-covered slope, loses control and slips into the deep ditch (Video grab) According to Patan police, the group of three individuals had driven to the plateau to film social media content. The video captures the harrowing moment the car, driven on a steep, grass-covered slope, loses control and slips into the deep ditch. Two other friends were shooting video of the victim, and the video went viral on social media. Rescue operations were swiftly launched upon receiving news of the incident. With the support of local residents, emergency teams descended into the gorge and successfully retrieved the injured driver. Due to dense vegetative cover, his car was stuck in a gorge. Bystanders reported the incident to the local police, and they rescued the victim. Police told victims sustained multiple fractures and was admitted to the private hospital in Karad. Vikas Shinde, SPI, Patan police station said, 'Jadhav sustained injuries in the fall and was rushed to a hospital in Karad, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, a major tragedy was averted as the other individuals in the group had exited the car moments earlier for a photoshoot.' On Thursday, a case was filed against the victim at Patan police station under BNS sections 125(A), 125(B), 281, 324 and sections 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Stunt For Reel Ends In Disaster: SUV Falls Into 300-Foot Ditch In Maharashtra, Driver Injured
He put the car in reverse, the camera was on, and it was time for action. He performed a stunt, and everyone watched. The man behind the wheel is not a stuntman, and the ending was not what he expected. The car fell into a 300-foot ditch. The driver survived but suffered serious injuries. The stunt for a reel lasted only six seconds and ended in a disaster in Maharashtra's Sadawaghapur - a popular tourist spot. Twenty-year-old Sahil Jadhav and his four friends were on a hill, popular for its picturesque views of the valley. Sahil's friends got down of the Hyundai Venue and put the car in reverse and performed a stunt, spinning the car in a circle, but the Hyundai Venue skidded off the cliff and fell into a 300-foot ditch. The man recording exclaimed, and the video stopped. Sahil was rescued but suffered injuries. He is undergoing treatment, and the police have registered a case.
