Sports Reporter :

 

Athletes from Sanskardhani Jabalpur brought pride to the region by winning a total of 14 medals at the State-level Senior Pencak Silat Championship 2025, held from April 19 to 20, 2025 at Wings Sports Complex, Bhopal. The Jabalpur contingent secured 7 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals, earning second place overall in Madhya Pradesh. A total of 270 athletes and officials from 16 districts across the state participated in the championship. Secretary of the Pencak Silat Association Jabalpur, Ashish Raikwar informed that six players from Jabalpur have been selected to represent Madhya Pradesh at the upcoming 13th National Senior Pencak Silat Martial Arts Championship, scheduled to be held from May 9 to 12, 2025, at K.D.

 

Babu Indoor Sports Complex, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to the national event, a 10-day pre-coaching camp will be organized under the guidance of expert coaches. Senior Coach Ashish Raikwar will train the selected athletes in both Regu and Tanding events, helping them refine techniques and strategies. The players received best wishes and congratulations from various dignitaries, including Ashish Pandey, Officer, Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Abhay Srivastava, General Secretary, MP, Melvin Potter, President, District Association, Anant D.K., Khel Bharati Mahanagar, Umashankar Patel, Dr. Ajay Shukla, Dr. Deependra Yadav, and others. Medal winners of Jabalpur team include Gold (Regu Event – Senior Category): Anushree Kushwaha, Pinky Kol, Vishakha Kol, Gold (Tanding Event): Vishakha Kol, Silver (Tanding Event): Mansi Chourasiya, Bronze (Ganda Event): Mansi Chourasiya, Bronze (Tanding Event): Pinky Kol, Silver (Tanding Event): Aditya Patel, Silver (Tanding Event): Jagrati Kushwaha, Gold (Regu Event): Ishan Sarafa, Aditya Patel, Anurag Srivastava.