{"id":117,"date":"2024-11-13T07:10:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T07:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/2024\/Khelshala\/Blog1\/?p=117"},"modified":"2024-12-05T07:11:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T07:11:31","slug":"khelshala-athletes-won-chandigarh-state-closed-championship-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/khelshala-athletes-won-chandigarh-state-closed-championship-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Khelshala Athletes Shine at Chandigarh State Closed Championship 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Khelshala, we believe in transforming lives through sports and education, and the recent Chandigarh State Closed Championship (27th\u201329th October 2024) was a glowing testament to this mission. Our young athletes, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds, displayed extraordinary grit, determination, and skill to make us proud. Their journey from humble beginnings to achieving accolades at a state level is truly inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the stories of our incredible athletes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Abhinav Kumar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/wip\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade joined<\/strong>: 4th | <strong>Current grade<\/strong>: 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Son of a housewife and an electrician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journey &amp; Achievements<\/strong>: Abhinav joined Khelshala as a young boy with big dreams. Now a brilliant student in grade 11, he not only excels in squash but also gives back by coaching juniors at Khelshala. His passion for the game has led him to enroll in the prestigious WSC Coaching Course by PSA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRFI Ranking<\/strong>: 37 (BU-17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Priyanshu Kumar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/wip\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade joined<\/strong>: 4th | <strong>Current grade<\/strong>: 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Son of a housewife and a laborer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journey &amp; Achievements<\/strong>: Priyanshu\u2019s sincerity and dedication have taken him far. While balancing his academics and training, he volunteers to coach juniors and is skilled in racket stringing and grip maintenance. His resilience and hard work are reflected in his achievements on and off the court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRFI Ranking<\/strong>: 71 (BU-19)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Anand Rao<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/wip\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade joined<\/strong>: 4th | <strong>Current grade<\/strong>: 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Son of laborer parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journey &amp; Achievements<\/strong>: Anand\u2019s intelligence and commitment to the sport make him a standout player. Besides being an excellent student, he contributes to Khelshala by maintaining equipment. Anand\u2019s determination showcases the transformative power of opportunities provided through sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRFI Ranking<\/strong>: 53 (BU-17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Ankush<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/wip\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade joined<\/strong>: 3rd | <strong>Current grade<\/strong>: 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Son of laborer parents and Anand&#8217;s younger brother.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journey &amp; Achievements<\/strong>: Ankush\u2019s enthusiasm for squash and his commitment to learning have made him a promising young athlete. His journey from grade 3 to grade 8 is marked by consistent growth and determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRFI Ranking<\/strong>: 123 (BU-13)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Aksha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/wip\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CSCC-2024-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade joined<\/strong>: 1st | <strong>Current grade<\/strong>: 7th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Daughter of a housewife and a painter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journey &amp; Achievements<\/strong>: Aksha\u2019s love for reading and learning shines through her journey. Balancing her academics and squash training, she continues to make strides on and off the court, with a bright future ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRFI Ranking<\/strong>: 84 (GU-13)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Challenges to Champions<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>These athletes\u2019 stories are a testament to their resilience and the support provided by Khelshala. Despite facing financial hardships, they have shown that with the right guidance, training, and determination, success knows no barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khelshala remains committed to nurturing talent from underprivileged backgrounds, providing not just sports training but also life skills and educational support to empower children for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your support can help us continue this mission and change more lives. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\">Khelshala.in<\/a> to learn more and contribute to our efforts. Together, let\u2019s create more champions and transform more lives. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Khelshala, we believe in transforming lives through sports and education, and the recent Chandigarh State Closed Championship (27th\u201329th October 2024) was &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/khelshala-athletes-won-chandigarh-state-closed-championship-2024\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Khelshala Athletes Shine at Chandigarh State Closed Championship 2024&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":240,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":244,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions\/244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khelshala.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}