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New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Hopeful of doing even better in the Super 300 & 500 events: Tanvi aiming to build on current buzz
CHENNAI: Shuttler Tanvi Sharma took a sizeable leap last week. So much so that she has put herself in the debate to potentially emulate greats like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. With her deceptive drop shots, potent smashes and her ability to glide around the court, the 16-year slayed some higher-ranked opponents to enter the title match of the US Open in Iowa. In the decider on Sunday, the teenager from Punjab showed guts of a fighter to stretch World No 21 (now World No 18) Beiwen Zhang, an opponent almost twice her age, but she eventually ran out of gas in the close stages to end up as runner-up in the BWF Super 300 meet. She might have missed the title by a whisker but she certainly left a giant impression on many. Tanvi, despite the setback in the final, is level-headed and is focussing on the gains from her latest eye-catching run. "I'm thrilled, I'll get plenty of experience from this event. After the final got over, even Zhang also said, 'keep going, you can do it'," she told this daily from Iowa. A trainee at the National Centres of Excellence (NCoE) in Guwahati, Tanvi had been making gradual progress even before her US Open run under the guidance of Park Tae Sang, who had a hand in Sindhu capturing her second Olympic medal in 2021. "After I joined the NCoE, I have gained sharpness and my endurance has also increased a little bit, but I still have to improve on that aspect. My mental aspect of the game has also become a bit stronger while training under coach (Park)," Tanvi, who jumped to top-50 in the world rankings, said. At this stage of her career, it's more about understanding the finer aspects of the craft at the elite level. She's hopeful of becoming more sharper as she looks ahead. "When I face higher-ranked opponents, I do become nervous once in a while as their game tends to be a lot sharper. But I do get good experience facing them. I just tell myself that I need to give my best. Whatever happens we shall see, but I just need to give my 100 per cent." Park is mindful that she's just 16 but is honest in his assessment about the missing bits in her game. He is hopeful that she can eliminate her 'mistakes', something he felt cost her the final, and build on her strengths. "Her deception drop shots and her smashes are very good but she still makes quite a few mistakes sometimes. So she will need more training to refine those skills and make them more precious and consistent," he assessed. "She is still young of course. But there's no consistency. So we'll go back and continue to train hard and we'll also improve her on-court endurance also." It's still early days but there's certainly genuine buzz surrounding her name. Park has likened her attacking game to that of Sindhu's while noted commentator Gill Clark, who's known as the voice of badminton, has seen shades of Saina in the manner she operates inside the court. "It's interesting that India's singles coach Park Tae-sang said he can "see glimpses of Sindhu in her" style of game... But I'm curious, does anyone else see a striking resemblance between Tanvi Sharma and another wonderful Indian women's singles player, a certain Saina Nehwal?," Clark posted on Instagram. Tanvi, who was part of the Indian squad that won the gold medal at the 2024 Asia Team Championships and was also a part of the 2024 Uber Cup team, herself is a big admirer of Sindhu, someone she looks up to but she felt she said she'll look to craft her own style. "Sindhu di is a legend. I will try to play my own game. Everyone has their own unique style," she noted. Initially inspired by her mother Meena Sharma, a former international volleyball player, and her sister Radhika Sharma, Tanvi is now eyeing a good follow-up during the upcoming World Junior Championships, which is scheduled to be held in India in October. "As it (Worlds) is happening at the centre where I train, I will shift all my attention in order to ensure that I can do well. I'm also hopeful of doing even better in the Super 300 and Super 500 events. Whichever tournament I participate in, I want to play my best game," Tanvi, who's No 1 in world junior rankings, said. With more matches against higher-ranked opponents, Tanvi could certainly climb the rankings further and delight the fans with her ability to manipulate the shuttle.
India Gazette
15-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' kicks off in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): A new edition of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative began on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the national capital, drawing fitness enthusiasts from across the city to promote cycling as a step towards a healthier lifestyle. The Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) participated in the programme as a special partner. Speaking at the event, a participant said, 'Fit India is a good scheme of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Every person, irrespective of age, should be fit. There is nothing without fitness. If you can give a little time to this fitness campaign, you can stay fit.' The cycling drive will be organised simultaneously across more than 500 locations in India on June 15, including the capitals of all States and Union Territories, SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), and Khelo India centres (KICs), with a probable participation of 15,000-plus citizens across various age groups. Started by Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, the 'FIT India Sundays on Cycle' movement has been organised in more than 10,000 locations across the country till now with the participation of more than 3.5 lakh individuals. Previously, the cycling event witnessed participation of Indian Army jawans, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Indian Railways and prominent sports stars like Lovlina Borgohain, Sangram Singh, Shanky Singh, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora, Paris Paralympics medallists Nitesh Kumar, Manisha Ramadass, Rubina Francis and Simran Sharma (para world champion) apart from celebrities like Rahul Bose, Amit Sial, Sharvari Wagh, Madhurima Tuli and Gul Panag, to name a few. The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), My Bikes and MY Bharat. (ANI)
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Global expertise may be tapped for manufacturing skilling
India plans to collaborate with Germany, France, Australia, and other nations. The goal is to enhance skilled manpower in sectors like automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The Ministry of Skills Development will upgrade five National Skills Training Institutes. These will become National Centres of Excellence. The government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for this five-year project. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: India could rope in the expertise of Germany, France, Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Italy to create a pool of skilled manpower that meets global standards for over half-a-dozen sectors, where the country has the potential to substantially scale up manufacturing, a senior government official told identified sectors include automotive and precision manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textile and apparel, aerospace and defence, and engineering and construction Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship will transform five National Skills Training Institutes into National Centres of Excellence , as announced in budget 2025-26. The government has earmarked ₹1,000 crore to upgrade these centres and provide skills training over a period of five years."Meetings have been held with top officials of Germany, Australia, Japan, France and Singapore to get technical help from them on machinery needed for world-class skills training, the curriculum and the level of degree for trained candidates," the official guidelines for running the centres of excellence are expected to be finalised soon. The idea is to provide a continuous stream of skilled and highly skilled labour to support and sustain India's growing economy aided by manufacturing.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
"Important to stay healthy for a prosperous nation": Mansukh Mandaviya during 'Fit India Sundays On Cycle'
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday, during the 'Fit India Sundays On Cycle' event, noted the importance of fitness in today's time. Mandaviya participated in the 'Fit India Sundays On Cycle' campaign with journalists today. Speaking during the event, Mansukh Mandaviya told ANI, 'I came to Parliament 12 years ago and used to come regularly by bicycle... Now that Prime Minister Modi has put forward the vision of 'Developed India', it is important for citizens to stay healthy to realise this vision of a prosperous nation. So cycling, exercise and fitness should become a passion. Even if it is a fashion for the society, we should take it that way...' Earlier on May 18, Actor and fitness icon Suniel Shetty gave a powerful call for consistent wellness at the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' event, hosted by the Fit India Movement in collaboration with CBIC-GST here. Shetty joined participants at the GST Commissionerate in Mumbai, adding star power and substance to an initiative that's fast becoming a people's movement. The event on May 18 marked eight years of GST and celebrated a nationwide commitment to fitness, uniting thousands across CBIC-GST centres in a synchronised push towards health, community, and cleaner air. The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and MY Bharat. Events are simultaneously held across the Sports Authority of India regional centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) and the Khelo India centres (KICs) across the country. Till now, 'FIT India Sundays on Cycle' has been organised nationwide across 4200-plus locations, witnessing the participation of more than 2 lakh individuals. The movement also promotes environment-friendly practices to decrease air pollution levels across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' initiative in 2019 with the motto of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among citizens. (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hubballi's para shooter aims for global glory
Hubballi: Rakesh N Nidagundi, a para shooter from Hubballi, will represent India at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) event in Changwon, South Korea, starting May 28. Hailing from Kalghatagi, Rakesh has won 27 medals, including 11 gold, since 2019. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His consistent performance earned him a spot on the Indian team, marking him as the first para shooter from the state to achieve this honour. He also impressed at the Paralympic Games India. Rakesh was born in 1988 into a middle-class agricultural family. His father is Nagappa and his mother is Shankarevva. Despite facing challenges related to physical mobility, he completed bachelor's degree in fine arts. Nidagundi suffered from a polio reaction in his childhood. Born in Kuruvinakoppa, Kalghatagi taluk, he studied in a rural setting. In 2019, he started learning shooting at Hubli Sports Shooting Academy. Later, he was selected for the National Centres of Excellence, Delhi, in 2023. Nidagundi told TOI that he is working hard for the World Cup. He dreamed of representing his country, and now the time has come to prove himself. His family is supporting him. In addition to his achievements in sports, his journey into professional shooting began when a a coach, inspired him by sharing insights about sports for individuals with disabilities. This encouragement motivated him to pursue a career in shooting. He wishes to become a world-class rifle shooter and represent India at the highest levels of competitive shooting. Ravichandra Balehosur, a coach at Hubli Sports Shooting Academy, said they are hoping that Rakesh will win a medal for the country, as he is a hard worker with a positive attitude and has won many medals at the national level. He was with their academy for four years and has travelled around the country. "We wish him great success," he expressed.
