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Breaking barriers, smashing limits: Lakshmi Jadala qualifies for Special Olympics 2027
Lakshmi Jadala won all three of his matches at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior to officially qualify for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Cairo. read more Lakshmi Jadala is Asia's top-ranked para-tennis player and will be aiming to scale another summit at the Special Olympic Games in Cairo two years from now. Image credit: Adani Sportsline In a resounding testament to grit, grace, and unshakable spirit, 15-year-old Lakshmi Jadala, Asia's top-ranked para lawn tennis player with an intellectual disability, clinched the Gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, from 10 to 14 July . With this triumphant win, Jadala has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt. Competing in the U-17 junior category, Jadala was unstoppable—winning all three of his matches in straight sets and showcasing a mastery on court that belied his age and the obstacles he's overcome. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A promising athlete under the 'Garv Hai' initiative — Adani Sportsline's flagship programme to identify, support, and nurture sporting talent across India — Jadala's journey is not just one of sporting excellence, but one of extraordinary courage. 'To win this tournament and represent India at the Special Olympics is a dream come true,' said an elated Jadala. 'I'm especially thankful to Adani Sportsline and the Garv Hai programme for their constant support and belief in me. I'm now looking forward to my preparations for the World Games.' Born with an intellectual disability, he didn't let labels define him. With every swing of his racquet, he has smashed through stereotypes, refusing to let his disability dictate the boundaries of his potential. His historic participation in international tournaments and consistent victories mark him as a trailblazer in para-sport. The 'Garv Hai' initiative is playing a crucial role in the teenager's development — offering him professional coaching, travel support, and holistic athlete management. The programme is a beacon for inclusivity in Indian sport, enabling both abled and differently-abled athletes to pursue global excellence. With eyes now set on Cairo 2027, Jadala is not just preparing for the next tournament—he's preparing to make history. Dreams of playing in the Australian Open and achieving a top world ranking are no longer distant aspirations, but tangible goals, backed by the strength of an initiative that believes in him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Adani Sportslines Lakshmi Jadala Qualifies For Special Olympics 2027
Adani Sportsline's 15-year-old Lakshmi Jadala, Asia's top-ranked para lawn tennis player with an intellectual disability, clinched the gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. With this triumphant win, Jadala has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt. Competing in the U-17 junior category, Jadala was unstoppable - winning all three of his matches in straight sets and showcasing a mastery on court that belied his age and the obstacles he's overcome. A promising athlete under the 'Garv Hai' initiative - Adani Sportsline's flagship programme to identify, support and nurture sporting talent across India - Jadala's journey is not just one of sporting excellence, but one of extraordinary courage. 'To win this tournament and represent India at the Special Olympics is a dream come true,' said an elated Jadala. 'I'm especially thankful to Adani Sportsline and the Garv Hai programme for their constant support and belief in me. I'm now looking forward to my preparations for the World Games.' Born with an intellectual disability, he didn't let labels define him. With every swing of his racquet, he has smashed through stereotypes, refusing to let his disability dictate the boundaries of his potential. His historic participation in international tournaments and consistent victories mark him as a trailblazer in para-sport. The 'Garv Hai' initiative, by Adani Sportsline, is playing a crucial role in the teenager's development - offering him professional coaching, travel support and holistic athlete management. The programme is a beacon for inclusivity in Indian sport, enabling both abled and differently-abled athletes to pursue global excellence. With eyes now set on Cairo 2027, Jadala is not just preparing for the next tournament - he's preparing to make history. Dreams of playing in the Australian Open and achieving a top world ranking are no longer distant aspirations, but tangible goals, backed by the strength of an initiative that believes in him.
The Print
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Preparation for classical chess requires a lot of effort: Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa, who has won three major classical titles this year, feels players don't really enjoy the hours of preparations that goes into classical chess, and find the rapid and blitz more gratifying. Magnus, the five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have played fewer classical games, and instead focused on freestyle, rapid and blitz formats. New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura gradually moving away from classical chess has to do with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing the long format for a long time. 'It's difficult to play classical chess because everyone is well prepared… the opening preparation part is huge in classical chess. If you compare it to freestyle, you don't have to prepare before a game, while in classical chess, you're basically forced to. 'I don't think anyone actually enjoys that process, but you're forced to and you have to have a plan for everything. That requires a lot of effort,' said Praggnanandhaa, who has won the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Classic and Uz Chess Cup this year. The 19-year-old from Chennai feels chances of burnout also increase with years of playing classical chess. 'And when you play a lot of such tournaments, then your energy is also (drained)… I mean you can also be mentally and physically exhausted. So all these things happen. I think that's the reason why everyone prefers other formats,' Praggnanandhaa said. 'I mean, I myself like freestyle much more because of the fact that you don't have to prepare before a game. That doesn't mean we don't want to work on (our) chess. We enjoy working on chess. 'But the fact that you have to (put endless hours in preparations)… you're forced to do before the game like three-four hours of preparation, then it's not really something that everyone enjoys. So yeah, I like freestyle. I like rapid and it's a bit more than classical for sure. But I think classical is still the main thing.' Praggnanandhaa credits his professional growth to the support being provided by the Adani group for the last year and a half. 'Adani Sportsline have been supporting me for the last one-and-a-half years already. And it's quite important because we do travel a lot and training is also expensive than what people think,' says Praggnanandhaa. 'For example, last year, I played in the Candidates, which required a team to help and then also like in-person camps. So all these things require support and that's where I think the Adani group has been supporting me in a huge way. 'And they were also there when I didn't have (a good) last year; they were there supporting me throughout. So, yeah, a huge thanks to them.' PTI AM AM ATK ATK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Mentally, Physically Exhausted": Praggnanandhaa On Why Magnus Carlsen Is Moving Away From Classical Chess
Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura gradually moving away from classical chess has to do with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing the long format for a long time. Magnus, the five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have played fewer classical games, and instead focused on freestyle, rapid and blitz formats. Praggnanandhaa, who has won three major classical titles this year, feels players don't really enjoy the hours of preparations that goes into classical chess, and find the rapid and blitz more gratifying. "It's difficult to play classical chess because everyone is well prepared... the opening preparation part is huge in classical chess. If you compare it to freestyle, you don't have to prepare before a game, while in classical chess, you're basically forced to. "I don't think anyone actually enjoys that process, but you're forced to and you have to have a plan for everything. That requires a lot of effort," said Praggnanandhaa, who has won the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Classic and Uz Chess Cup this year. The 19-year-old from Chennai feels chances of burnout also increase with years of playing classical chess. "And when you play a lot of such tournaments, then your energy is also (drained)... I mean you can also be mentally and physically exhausted. So all these things happen. I think that's the reason why everyone prefers other formats," Praggnanandhaa said. "I mean, I myself like freestyle much more because of the fact that you don't have to prepare before a game. That doesn't mean we don't want to work on (our) chess. We enjoy working on chess. "But the fact that you have to (put endless hours in preparations)... you're forced to do before the game like three-four hours of preparation, then it's not really something that everyone enjoys. So yeah, I like freestyle. I like rapid and it's a bit more than classical for sure. But I think classical is still the main thing." Praggnanandhaa credits his professional growth to the support being provided by the Adani group for the last year and a half. "Adani Sportsline have been supporting me for the last one-and-a-half years already. And it's quite important because we do travel a lot and training is also expensive than what people think," says Praggnanandhaa. "For example, last year, I played in the Candidates, which required a team to help and then also like in-person camps. So all these things require support and that's where I think the Adani group has been supporting me in a huge way. "And they were also there when I didn't have (a good) last year; they were there supporting me throughout. So, yeah, a huge thanks to them." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
News18
02-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
R Praggnanandhaa Explains Why Top Players Favour Rapid Over Classical Chess
R Praggnanandhaa notes Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are moving away from classical chess due to its demands. He prefers rapid and blitz formats. Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes that players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are gradually moving away from classical chess due to the mental and physical exhaustion associated with playing the long format for extended periods. Magnus, a five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have been playing fewer classical games, opting instead for freestyle, rapid, and blitz formats. Praggnanandhaa, who has won three major classical titles this year, feels players do not particularly enjoy the extensive hours of preparation required for classical chess and find rapid and blitz more satisfying. '"It's difficult to play classical chess because everyone is well prepared… the opening preparation part is huge in classical chess. If you compare it to freestyle, you don't have to prepare before a game, while in classical chess, you're basically forced to. 'I don't think anyone actually enjoys that process, but you're forced to and you have to have a plan for everything. That requires a lot of effort," said Praggnanandhaa, who has won the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Classic, and Uz Chess Cup this year. Why Classical Over Blitz? The 19-year-old from Chennai believes that the chances of burnout increase with years of playing classical chess. 'And when you play a lot of such tournaments, then your energy is also (drained)… I mean you can also be mentally and physically exhausted. So all these things happen. I think that's the reason why everyone prefers other formats," Praggnanandhaa said. 'I mean, I myself like freestyle much more because of the fact that you don't have to prepare before a game. That doesn't mean we don't want to work on (our) chess. We enjoy working on chess. 'But the fact that you have to (put endless hours in preparations)… you're forced to do before the game like three-four hours of preparation, then it's not really something that everyone enjoys. So yeah, I like freestyle. I like rapid and it's a bit more than classical for sure. But I think classical is still the main thing." Praggnanandhaa credits his professional growth to the support provided by the Adani Group over the last year and a half. 'Adani Sportsline have been supporting me for the last one-and-a-half years already. And it's quite important because we do travel a lot and training is also expensive than what people think," says Praggnanandhaa. 'For example, last year, I played in the Candidates, which required a team to help and then also like in-person camps. So all these things require support and that's where I think the Adani group has been supporting me in a huge way. 'And they were also there when I didn't have (a good) last year; they were there supporting me throughout. So, yeah, a huge thanks to them." (With inputs from PTI) About the Author Ritayan Basu First Published: July 02, 2025, 16:40 IST
