Tata Steel Adventure Foundation Athletes Excel in Lonavala with Four Gold and Four Bronze Medals
Cadets from Tata Steel Adventure Foundation’s (TSAF) Sport Climbing Academy showcased their talent by winning eight medals at the Open National Bouldering Competition held in Lonavala on May 24-25.
JAMSHEDPUR – The cadets from TSAF Sport Climbing Academy achieved an impressive feat at the Open National Bouldering Competition in Lonavala, bringing home a total of eight medals. Their outstanding performance earned them four Gold medals and four Bronze medals.
Over 150 athletes from all over the country came together to compete in the competition. They showcased their skills in four distinct categories: Open, Youth A, Youth B, and Kids, with both males and females participating.
A group of 40 athletes from TSAF Sport Climbing Academy’s different grassroots centers took part in the event.
The TSAF Sport Climbing Academy, with the support of Tata Steel Foundation and JCAPCPL, has played a crucial role in nurturing these athletes from the grassroots level.
The team was joined by six dedicated coaches from the grassroots, a skilled Strength & Conditioning coach, a knowledgeable nutritionist, and an efficient office admin from TSAF Sport Climbing Academy.
The team left for Lonavala on May 22 and is scheduled to come back on May 28.
Medal Winners from TSAF Ecosystem:
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Open National Bouldering Competition Lonavala Medal Winners from TSAF Ecosystem |
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Category |
Name |
Medal |
Centre |
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Kids – Boys |
Shahzada Khan |
Gold |
Parsudih |
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Youth B Boys |
Akash Soren |
Gold |
Tinplate |
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Youth B Boys |
Sunil Mahato |
Bronze |
Tumung |
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Youth B Girls |
Sangita Tiyu |
Gold |
Bagunhatu |
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Youth A Boys |
Rahul Mahato |
Bronze |
Tumung |
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Youth A Girls |
Muskan Bandra |
Gold |
Training Centre |
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Youth A Girls |
Laxmi Tamang |
Bronze |
Training Centre |
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Mens |
Talim Ansari |
Bronze |
Training Centre |
Coaching and Support Staff:
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NAME |
ROLE |
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Dr Vibha Acharya |
Nutritionist |
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Shuvam Chakraborty |
S & C Coach |
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Talim Ansari |
Coach |
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Neha Mahato |
Grassroot Coach |
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Ritik Mahato |
Grassroot Coach |
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Manu Mahato |
Grassroot Coach |
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Umarani Mahato |
Grassroot Coach |
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Nirupama Mahato |
Grassroot Coach |
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Roshni Bisht |
Team manager |
The impressive performance by the TSAF cadets underscores the importance of a strong grassroots program and the support of dedicated coaching and support staff.

