Bhubaneswar : Two kabaddi players supported by Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, represented Odisha at the 6th Sports Development and Promotion Federation (SDPF) Kabaddi National Championship.Tankadhar Naik and Lepulya Naik from Sijimali in Rayagada district contributed significantly, helping the team earn a silver medal for the state.
Expressing his gratitude, Tankadhar Naik said, “We are elated to win Silver for our state at the national Kabaddi championship organized by the Nilesh Rane Yuva Pratishthan and Sports Development and Promotion Association in Nashik.”
His teammate and neighbor from Sijimali, Lepulya Naik added, “We are grateful to the CSR team at Vedanta Aluminium for their support and encouragement. We keenly look forward to winning more medals not only for Odisha but also for the country.”
The national championship featured teams from various states, including Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Haryana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana.
Building on this success, Tankadhar and Lepulya are now preparing to represent India at an international Kabaddi tournament in Nepal.
Vedanta Aluminium provides these players with essential gear and sponsors their travel costs to support their journey, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level. The success of these two athletes underscores the immense potential of local athletes when provided with the right opportunities and support.
Vedanta Aluminium has been supporting community development in this remote region through strategic initiatives in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. Vedanta has previously supported the Kashipur Premier League, an annual cricket tournament organized by local community members.
These efforts underline the company’s commitment to positively impacting lives within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of the state. Through close collaboration with local authorities, welfare organisations, and community members, Vedanta Aluminium actively steers a socio-economic transformation in rural Odisha. Addressing the specific needs of communities and working hand-in-hand towards their fulfilment, the company is instrumental in driving a meaningful journey towards collective well-being.
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