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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jaipur tennis player Saumya Chaudhary helps India win gold in Sri Lanka
Jaipur: Rajasthan's talented tennis player Saumya Chaudhary has made the biggest splash so far in the Under-12 category. In the recently concluded U-12 international tennis tournament in Colombo, Sri Lanka, she helped India win the gold medal. India upset hosts Sri Lanka 4–0 in the final. After this triumph, the Indian team has qualified for the ATF Under-12 Tennis Championship slated to be held in Singapore from August 25 to 30 this year. An eleven-year-old Saumya said that the Colombo tourney was a great experience for her as India emerged champions by remaining unbeaten. The promising Jaipur player won all her singles matches against Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to help India qualify for the Singapore tournament. Saumya made her international debut in the U-14 category in Thailand last month, where she won her first gold. Saumya was born on December 23, 2013, in Jaipur. From a very young age, she showed deep passion and dedication towards tennis. She started playing tennis at the age of 7 under the guidance of international coach Sumit Gupta. She has performed brilliantly by winning many singles and doubles national ranking and super series tournaments. Saumya credits her school, international coach Sumit Gupta and her family for her amazing success. Her grandfather Chand Chaudhary is a famous businessman and social worker. Her father Rahul Chaudhary and mother Sunita Chaudhary are also well-known businessmen. In fact, recognizing his talent, his grandparents encouraged him to pursue sports. She is a true child prodigy, and her success is a result of her dedication, encouragement from his family and coaches.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jaipur's tennis prodigy Saumya Chaudhary wins Under-14 girls doubles gold in Thailand on debut
Jaipur: An eleven-year-old Saumya Chaudhary of Jaipur, ranked No. 2 in the AITA rankings, brought laurels to the region by winning the gold medal in the LTAT Asian 14 and Under C 2 (2) 2025 tennis tournament. In her maiden international competition, which started in Thailand on May 10, Saumya defeated her opponents by playing brilliantly to emerge U-14 girls doubles champion. After winning two matches in the qualifying rounds, the pair of Saumya and China's Yufan Zheng outclassed the Thailand duo 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. In the semi-finals, Saumya and her Chinese partner edged past the pair of Australia's Alice Cardosi and Thailand's Vimuttiya Pongnu 7-5, 6-3 to storm into the final. The final was held on May 16 in which Saumya and Yufan Zheng faced Hong Kong's Yuvette Wan and Indonesia's Obry Kadir. Saumya-Yufan displayed an excellent show and won the match 6-1, 6-4 and clinched the gold medal. Saumya was born on December 23, 2013, in Jaipur. From a very young age, she showed deep passion and dedication towards tennis. She started playing tennis at the age of 7 under the guidance of international coach Sumit Gupta. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She has performed brilliantly by winning many singles and doubles national ranking and super series tournaments. Saumya credits her school, international coach Sumit Gupta and her family for her amazing success. Her grandfather Chand Chaudhary is a famous businessman and social worker. Her father Rahul Chaudhary and mother Sunita Chaudhary are also well-known businessmen. In fact, recognizing her talent, her grandparents encouraged her to pursue sports. She is a true child prodigy, and her success is a result of her dedication, encouragement from her family and coaches, and media recognition.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
11-year-old Saumya Chaudhary is ranked No. 2 in AITA rankings; Jaipur girl will soon travel abroad to play her first international tennis tournament
Jaipur: The good news has come from the desert land. A new sports talent has emerged, who is ready to go to the international level. Saumya Chaudhary of Jaipur brought laurels to Rajasthan by becoming an international tennis player in the Under-12 girls category. Saumya has secured second position in her category in the recently released tennis rankings by the All-India Tennis Association (AITA). Saumya, who has been selected in the Indian team, will soon go abroad to play her first international tournament. She will represent India in the South Asian Tennis Championship to be held in Islamabad from May 26 to May 30. When Saumya runs on the court with a racket in her hand, the sound of her shoes reverberates across the tennis court, and when she hits the ball with such force that her opponents tremble, then one realises how much power this girl has. Her forehand and backhand are a sight to behold. Her serve is lightning fast even at such a young age. Saumya was born on December 23, 2013 in Jaipur. From a very young age, she showed deep passion and dedication towards tennis. She started playing tennis at the age of just 7 under the guidance of international coach Sumit Gupta. She first participated in the national level competition organised by All India Tennis Association and reached the quarter finals. This competition was held in Rajsamand. She has performed brilliantly by winning several singles and doubles national ranking and super series tournaments. This little girl's journey to the top involved long training sessions and tiring trips. Many times, it happened that she could not get proper sleep the night before the match, but this did not reduce her enthusiasm. Along with her passion, she also paid full attention to her studies, because of which she is ahead in studies as well. Saumya credits her school, international coach Sumit Gupta and her family for her amazing success. Her grandfather Chand Chaudhary is a famous businessman and social worker. Her father Rahul Chaudhary and mother Sunita Chaudhary are also well-known businessmen. In fact, recognizing her talent, her grandparents encouraged her to pursue sports. Saumya is a true child prodigy, and her success is a result of her dedication, encouragement from her family and coaches.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Hybrid ganja seizure: Excise likely to summon Bhasi and model again
Kottayam: Excise department is likely to serve notices on actor and model Saumya again in connection with a probe into the seizure of hybrid ganja. The need for questioning again arose as more clarity is needed in certain aspects, according to excise authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They are likely to be asked to appear before the probe team in the coming days. Police recovered the WhatsApp chats between Bhasi and Tasleema Sulthan, main accused in the hybrid ganja case. Excise collected some evidence based on Bhasi's first round of questioning. He was summoned again to cross-check those details once more. Meanwhile, there are attempts to make a few as eyewitnesses in the case. Also, excise hasn't fully taken into consideration the statement given by Saumya. There are some financial transactions of amounts ranging from Rs 2,000-3,000 between the two through GPay. More evidence has to be collected to bring clarity to these transactions. Once this is completed, the model is likely to be questioned again. Besides Sulthan, 41, her husband Sulthan Akbar Ali, 43, and K Feroz, 26, are the accused in the case.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This Kathak maestro carries forwardfamily legacy with care, compassion
Lucknow: Saumya (4), daughter of a rickshaw-puller, was passionate about dancing and would often dream of putting on 'ghungroos' (anklet bells) and performing in front of an audience. However, it was next to impossible for her father to afford dance classes for her due to the financial condition of the family. Her happiness knew no bounds when she came to know about Kalka Bindadin Deori at Gwynne road, where Kathak exponent Pt Ram Mohan Maharaj, gives free dance classes to poor children. Her wish came true when Pt Ram Mohan Maharaj agreed to take Saumya under his wing. Like Saumya, at least 25 other children, including five boys, learn Kathak from Ram Mohan Maharaj, who belongs to the seventh generation of the illustrious family of Kalka-Bindadin Gharana . He was initiated in Kathak dance at the age of six by his father, legendary Pt Sambhu Maharaj, and after his passing away, he was trained by Pt Birju Maharaj. He became a professional dancer at the age of 18 and started giving kathak training at 20. Most of the children taking dance classes belong to poor families from slum areas and often come to the class empty stomach as their parents can only afford one meal a day. "He not only teaches Kathak to us but also provides us with food. We often enjoy pizza, chowmein, samosa, chaat, bhel puri, chips and cold drinks," a student at the dance class said. "By providing free training and food to poor children, I am paying tribute to my forefathers. I am fortunate that God has given me this opportunity to do two profound works together. I am taking forward the legacy of my family," Pt Ram Mohan said. Children not only learn the nuances of Kathak but also have a great time with their master. "I do not treat them as my students but like my own children. I behave like a child with them and imitate their actions. They giggle at my jokes and are very comfortable with me. They love me a lot and share their problems with me," he said. Ram Mohan Maharaj has performed in several cultural festivals in India and abroad. He has performed in Khajuraho festival, Sarat Chandrika Mahotsav and Kalidas Mahotsav, Gwalior, in India and has also given performances in New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, France, Singapore, Mauritius, United Kingdom, France and Holland. He has choreographed many ballets and dance dramas.
