Over 100 young athletes showcase talent and discipline in two-day martial arts event at Panchkula.
Panchkula,
The 5th Panchkula District Shastrang Championship concluded successfully on August 23–24 at Shastrang Academy, Sector-16, Panchkula, with nearly 100 athletes from various schools participating in multiple categories. The two-day martial arts event highlighted not only the sporting spirit of the youth but also the growing popularity of Shastrang as a discipline of self-defense and character-building.
Grand Master Bikram Singh Thapa (9th Degree Black Belt), expressing joy over the players’ enthusiasm, said, “Every year, the energy and competitive level of children continues to grow. Shastrang is not just a martial art—it instills discipline, confidence, and respect, values that shape life beyond the sport.”
Participants competed across Under-10, Under-14, Under-17, Under-19, Under-22, and Above-22 (boys and girls) categories in events such as Target Drill, Defense Drill, Air Shield Combat, Combat Combo, and Speed Combat.
The closing ceremony and medal distribution were graced by Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Government (Public Works, Irrigation & Water Resources, and Advisor, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Board). Addressing the participants, he emphasized the importance of self-defense training in today’s world and encouraged parents to motivate children to take up martial arts for building confidence, discipline, and physical fitness.
The championship witnessed remarkable performances:
- In Target Drill (Boys), Rishik Gupta (Shastrang) and Saurav Kumar (Lohia) topped the Under-10 and Under-14 categories respectively, while Sarthak Bhardwaj (Shastrang) won in both Under-14 (52+) and higher categories. In Under-17, Anas Salmani (MRA) and Shivam Sharma (Shastrang) clinched gold, while Garv Khosla (Shastrang) and Kamal (Shastrang) emerged winners in Under-22 and Above-22 divisions.
- In Defense Drill (Boys), Rishik Gupta (Shastrang) triumphed in Under-10, while Ibhav (Valley) and Inder Prasad (Shastrang) won in Under-14 and Under-17 categories.
- In Air Shield Combat, Ariv Sharma (Shastrang) secured the Under-17 (60+) title, while Kunal (Shastrang) and Ravi Kumar (Shastrang) won in Under-19 and Above-22 categories.
- Among girls, Aradhita Grover (Shastrang) and Shambhavi Sood (Shastrang) won in the Under-10 divisions, while Reet Arora (Shastrang), Shanaya (Xavier), Amayra Grover (Shastrang), and Ananya Rana (Shastrang) claimed victories in Under-14 and Under-17 categories. Kanchan (Shastrang) secured first place in the Under-19 (42–45 kg) category.
The championship concluded on a high note, with winners celebrated for their dedication and skill, and Shastrang reaffirmed as a growing martial arts discipline shaping the youth of Haryana.
