Empowering Youth and Building Future Champions
GAIL (India) Limited continues to set benchmarks in supporting India’s youth and nurturing sporting excellence through its dedicated Sports Scholarship Programme. Designed to identify and empower promising athletes, the initiative provides financial assistance and structured support, enabling young sportspeople to focus on rigorous training and achieve success at national and international levels. Through this programme, GAIL is ensuring that sporting talent is recognised, nurtured, and allowed to flourish without financial barriers.
Scholarship Athletes Shine on the International Stage
The programme recently celebrated a series of remarkable achievements by its scholarship athletes across multiple sporting disciplines, reinforcing GAIL’s commitment to grassroots sports development.
Divyanshi Bhowmick, a rising star in Indian table tennis, created history by becoming the first Indian in 36 years to win the Under-15 Girls’ Singles title at the Asian Youth Championships in Uzbekistan. At just 15 years of age, Divyanshi showcased exceptional skill and determination, registering impressive victories against strong international opponents from Japan and China.
Tanvi Sharma Scripts Badminton History
In badminton, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma has emerged as a global sensation. She became the youngest Indian woman ever to reach a BWF World Tour Final, achieving the feat at the US Open Super 300 in Iowa. Her journey included notable wins over world-ranked players such as Polina Buhrova and top seed Beiwen Zhang.
Tanvi also achieved a historic milestone by becoming the World No. 1 Junior Women’s Singles player, firmly establishing herself as one of the brightest prospects in Indian badminton. Her standout performance at the YONEX U.S. Open, including a stunning first-round victory over World No. 23 Nguyen Thuy Linh, highlights her growing presence on the international stage and underscores the impact of GAIL’s sustained support in shaping her career.
Consistent Success Across Multiple Sports
GAIL’s Sports Scholarship Programme has also nurtured several other emerging talents who have delivered impressive performances globally:
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Dhruv Negi clinched the title at the Guarani Open Badminton Championship 2025 in Paraguay
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Anshul Mishra emerged victorious at the IGU 123rd All India Amateur Golf Championship
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Laxmi Dandu reached the finals of the J60 Girls’ Singles Tennis event in Chennai
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Tanvi Patri secured the Women’s U-15 Singles title at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China
These achievements reflect the programme’s wide reach and its focus on nurturing talent across diverse sporting disciplines.
Strengthening India’s Grassroots Sports Ecosystem
GAIL (India) Limited’s Sports Scholarship Programme exemplifies the company’s long-term commitment to empowering young athletes and strengthening India’s grassroots sports ecosystem. By providing financial assistance, training support, and national recognition, the initiative ensures that exceptional talent can pursue sporting excellence and represent the country with pride.
The recent accomplishments of scholarship athletes such as Divyanshi Bhowmick, Tanvi Sharma, Dhruv Negi, Anshul Mishra, Laxmi Dandu, and Tanvi Patri stand as a testament to the programme’s transformative impact.
GAIL remains dedicated to fostering a culture of sporting excellence and proudly continues its journey of supporting India’s next generation of champions.
About GAIL
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