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“Champions are not created on the day they win a medal. They are created every single day—in every early morning practice, every drop of sweat, every lesson from a coach, and every opportunity given by those who believe in them.”
The success of Indian sports does not begin inside international stadiums. It begins in local playgrounds, school tournaments, community sports academies, and boxing rings where young athletes dream of wearing the Indian tricolour with pride.
One such inspiring story has recently unfolded at Dream Fit Sports Academy, where 15 young boxers emerged victorious at the Block Level Competition of the 59th State Level School Tournaments 2026–27, organized by the Department of Secondary Education, Panchkula, Haryana.
Their victories represent much more than medals. They represent the extraordinary outcomes that become possible when young talent, dedicated coaching, community support, and quality infrastructure come together with a shared purpose.
At SAS Foundation, we are privileged to have been a part of this remarkable journey.
A Remarkable Performance That Deserves Celebration
The academy produced an outstanding performance by securing 15 Gold Medals across multiple age and weight categories.
Under-14 Boys Gold Medal Winners
🥇 Kartik (28–30 kg)
🥇 Juned (34–36 kg)
🥇 Abhimanyu (36–38 kg)
🥇 Viren (38–40 kg)
🥇 Parnav (40–42 kg)
🥇 Rishab (42–44 kg)
Under-17 Boys Gold Medal Winners
🥇 Dhiraj (46–48 kg)
🥇 Tanishq (48–50 kg)
🥇 Yogesh (50–52 kg)
🥇 Prince (60–63 kg)
🥇 Kartik (85–90 kg)
Under-17 Girls Gold Medal Winners
🥇 Additi (46–48 kg)
🥇 Aalisha (54–57 kg)
🥇 Aakshita (57–60 kg)
Under-19 Boys Gold Medal Winner
🥇 Mayank (60–63 kg)
Each of these athletes demonstrated courage, technical excellence, discipline, and remarkable composure under competitive pressure.
Together, they have shown that Haryana continues to be one of India’s strongest nurseries for sporting excellence.
Behind Every Champion Is an Ecosystem
People often celebrate the athlete standing on the podium.
Very few pause to recognize the ecosystem that made that moment possible.
Every medal has countless contributors:
Success is never individual.
It is always collective.
Infrastructure Creates Opportunity
Talent exists everywhere.
Opportunity does not.
Many promising athletes discontinue sports simply because they lack access to safe and professional training facilities.
Recognizing this challenge, SAS Foundation began supporting Dream Fit Sports Academy over a year ago.
Our journey started with the construction of a professional boxing ring, creating a structured environment where aspiring athletes could train with confidence.
As the academy expanded and more students joined, SAS Foundation further strengthened the facility by sponsoring essential boxing equipment and training gear, including:
These investments were never about equipment alone.
They were about creating an environment where young athletes could unlock their potential.
Today, watching these champions emerge validates that vision.
Coaching Makes the Difference
While infrastructure provides the platform, coaching shapes the athlete.
The achievements of Dream Fit Sports Academy are also a reflection of the dedication of Coach Sachin Kumar, who has tirelessly mentored these young boxers.
Behind every gold medal are hundreds of hours of:
Great coaches do not simply teach sport.
They shape human potential.
They inspire confidence.
They build discipline.
They teach young athletes how to rise after every setback.
That is exactly what grassroots coaching achieves.
Why Grassroots Sports Matter
Grassroots sports are often viewed as extracurricular activities.
In reality, they are one of the strongest investments a society can make.
Young people involved in sports develop:
✅ Discipline
✅ Leadership
✅ Teamwork
✅ Emotional resilience
✅ Self-confidence
✅ Respect
✅ Goal-setting abilities
These qualities extend far beyond the boxing ring.
They prepare young people for success in education, careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
When communities invest in sports, they are not simply producing athletes.
They are developing responsible citizens.
Empowering the Next Generation
One particularly inspiring aspect of this achievement is the success of the academy’s young girls.
Additi, Aalisha, and Aakshita winning gold medals sends a powerful message to countless young girls across India:
Dream fearlessly. Train relentlessly. Believe in yourself.
Sport has the unique ability to challenge stereotypes and create equal opportunities.
Every young girl who steps into a boxing ring inspires many others to believe that strength has no gender.
A Shared Victory
The 15 gold medals belong to the athletes.
But they are also shared victories for:
At SAS Foundation, these achievements reaffirm our belief that sustainable social impact comes not only from solving problems but also from creating opportunities.
When opportunity is created, young people create their own success.
The Journey Has Only Begun
Winning at the block level is an important milestone.
But it is not the destination.
These young athletes now move forward with greater confidence toward district, state, national, and international competitions.
Every higher stage will demand greater discipline.
Greater commitment.
Greater resilience.
Based on what these athletes have already demonstrated, there is every reason to believe that many of them will continue making Haryana—and India—proud.
Building Champions Together
At SAS Foundation, we firmly believe that investing in youth is investing in the future of our nation.
Whether through education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, community development, or grassroots sports, our mission remains the same:
To empower dreams by creating opportunities.
The story of Dream Fit Sports Academy proves that when communities, coaches, parents, and organizations work together, extraordinary outcomes become possible.
One boxing ring.
One academy.
One dedicated coach.
Fifteen gold medals.
And countless dreams that are only beginning to unfold.
Join Us in Empowering India’s Next Champions
Every child deserves the opportunity to dream.
Every athlete deserves access to quality training.
Every community deserves champions who inspire future generations.
You can become part of this journey.
Whether as a volunteer, donor, corporate CSR partner, mentor, or member of SAS Foundation, your support can help us build more sporting infrastructure, empower more young athletes, and create many more stories of hope, resilience, and excellence.
Together, let’s ensure that talent is never limited by opportunity. Together, let’s build the next generation of champions.
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This initiative contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
