Archers from Jashpur, Manoj Ram and Akash Ram, are all set to showcase their skills on the national stage. Manoj, a member of the Pahadi Korwa tribal community, has been selected for the Under-17 category, while Akash has secured his place in the Under-14 team. Both athletes were chosen at the 24th State-Level School Sports Archery Competition held in Raipur.

Precision Shooting Leads to National Selection

The remarkable performances by Manoj and Akash in the state-level event have earned them places in the upcoming national competition. The 24th State-Level School Sports Archery Competition, held from October 6 to 9 in Raipur, saw over 350 archers from all five divisions of the state. These young athletes from the Archery Center and Eklavya Sports Academy in Jashpur stood out, both hailing from the Pahadi Korwa community. Manoj secured third place in the Under-17 compound round, while Akash won the gold medal in the Under-14 compound round, guaranteeing his spot in the national competition. Both will represent Chhattisgarh at the national level.

Upcoming Competitions for the Young Archers

The Under-17 National Archery Championship will take place in Nadiad, Gujarat, from November 11-12, 2024, with the team departing from Raipur on November 9. Similarly, the Under-14 Championship is scheduled from December 19-20, 2024, also in Nadiad, with the team leaving on December 17.

CM Vishnu Dev Sai Congratulates the Archers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai extended his best wishes to both athletes, celebrating their selection for the national tournament. He emphasized that Chhattisgarh is progressing across all fields and reiterated the state government's commitment to supporting its athletes as they represent their state in other regions.