Bina is in one of the backward areas of Bundelkhand region. The children/youth are unaware of the different avenues which can blossom their lives. They are reluctant to move out of their areas. They are having the potential and energy, but not channelizing the same in a positive direction. BPCL Bina Refinery (BR) observed that there exists talent in the villages which when given opportunity and nurtured will encourage talent in sports. BR recognized that rural sports can be a definitive field of excellence for many young and talented individuals. With the right exposure and training, it can become the key change agent and a means of inclusive development.
BR included Rural Sports as a major thrust area and was actively involved in providing regular training by expert trainers in Wrestling, Chess and Athletics in the nearby villages from FY 2017-18. As the quote describes, ‘Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body’, and ‘Healthy Body in a Healthy Mind’, BR planned the Sports Project to establish the quote through creating a sports ecosystem in the region.
MAJOR PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Selection in State Sports Academy (SAI) – Astha Rajak and Kajol Rajak (The RAJAK Sisters) daughter of a marginalized farmer. Both are athletics & won at various State level competitions and represented State at National level. She won at State Level Cross Country Athletics Meet and represented State at National level at Bodh Gaya. Kajol Rajak won Gold Medal in 400mtr & 800mtr at State Level Race Competition organized by MP Govt. Education Dept. Both athletes has been selected at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Bhopal.
- Selection in State Sports Academy (SAI) – Ruchi Sahu daughter of a labour from village Agasod. She is a wrestler, who has participated & won medals in different competitions across the State. She participated in the selection trial of State Sports Academy, Bhopal in wrestling under 14yrs 49kg weight category and has been selected.
- Represented State at National Level – Sandeep Bansal son of a labour from village agasod. He participated at MP School Level Sports Competition in 110kg category in Greeco-Roman wrestling style. He reached State level after winning at Block/District & Division level. He won Gold Medal at State School Level Wrestling and represented State at National School Level Wrestling Competition at New Delhi. He reached Semi-finals.
- Represented State at National Level – Suhani Ghoshi daughter of a labour from village Agasod. She participated at MP School Level Sports Competition in 33 kg freestyle wrestling. She won at Block, District, Division Level & reached State Level Competition at Bhopal. She won Gold Medal in Bhopal & got selected for State Team. She represented MP Team at National School Level Wrestling Competition in under 14 yrs, 33 kg freestyle wrestling at New Delhi. She reached semi-finals. In Chief Minister State Level Wrestling Competition, she won Bronze Medal in Girls 40 kg freestyle category. Suhani Ghoshi won the State Level Men’s/Women’s Dangal organized at Vidisha under Girls Category of under 53kg.
- Represented University at National Level – Dipali Kushwaha daughter of a marginal farmer from village Agasod. She participated at MP Inter University Chess Competition at District Sagar. She won 2nd rank at District level & participated at State Level Chess Competition. She represented & led Sagar University at National Level Inter University Chess Competition held at Akola, Maharashtra. She stood 18th rank at National Level.
- Women Hockey Academy, Gwalior – 4 players on board of BPCL BR. All the players have been selected in India Camp/squad time & again. Navneet Kaur selected for India Senior Hockey Team. She participated in Spain in Jan, 2019. She was part of Indian Team at Asian Champions Trophy Singapore, 2016 & Netherlands Test Series, 2017. Neelu Dadiya is part of Indian Team at 6 Nations Tournament 2018.
