Jharkhand News : The young archers of Vedanta ESL Archery Academy showcased an extraordinary performance this month, securing a remarkable tally of 21 medals across both state and national championships, bringing immense pride to the academy and the state of Jharkhand.
At the 16th State Archery Championship, held from 14–17 November 2025 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur, 12 academy archers participated, out of which nine athletes clinched 21 medals, including 5 Gold, 3 Silver, and 13 Bronze.
State-Level Medal Winners
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Kuldeep Mahato – 4 Gold, 5 Bronze
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Sandeep – 3 Bronze
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Chitranjan Tudu – 1 Bronze
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Meghnath – 1 Bronze
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Niroj – 1 Bronze
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Nirmal – 1 Bronze
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Doli Kumari – 1 Gold, 1 Silver
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Bani Munda – 1 Silver
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Kritika Kumari – 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Adding to ESL’s achievements, Kuldeep Mahato delivered an exceptional performance at the 42nd NTPC Sub-Junior National Archery Championship, held from 22–30 November 2025 in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. He won three Gold medals in the 20m, Team, and Mixed Team categories.
Leadership Speaks
Congratulating the athletes, Mr. Ravish Sharma, Dy. CEO & WTD, ESL Steel Ltd., said:
“This achievement reflects the passion, dedication, and discipline of our young athletes. ESL remains committed to nurturing local sporting talent by offering world-class training infrastructure and opportunities to excel at national and international levels.”
A Boost to Jharkhand’s Sporting Culture
This collective success is seen as a major boost to Jharkhand’s growing sports ecosystem. The outstanding achievements of the archers are expected to inspire more young athletes across the state to pursue competitive sports with dedication.
About ESL Steel Limited
ESL Steel Limited, a part of the Vedanta Group, is dedicated to sustainable industrial growth and community development. Through structured sports development programs, ESL continues to empower local youth by providing training, coaching, and exposure to national-level sporting platforms.
