Project Utkarsh: Center of Excellence for Sports, Khunti, has recently achieved remarkable success in the state-level Nehru Cup hockey competition. In this tournament, the Under-17 boys' team performed exceptionally well, securing first place in the entire Jharkhand State, while the Under-17 girls' team also showed impressive performance, earning fourth place in the state.
Khunti Deputy Commissioner Lokesh Mishra congratulated the players on their victory, stating that there is no shortage of talent in Khunti district. He emphasized that what is needed is to guide this talent in the right direction. He added that the players from this district are making their mark both nationally and internationally. He also extended his best wishes for continued success in the future.
It is noteworthy that the boys' team demonstrated their outstanding skills by defeating the Gumla team 1-0 in a shootout on 23-08-2024, and on the same day, they defeated the Ranchi team 5-0 in the semifinals to secure a place in the final. In the final, the team triumphed over Simdega with a 4-1 victory. On the other hand, the girls' team won against Chatra and Garhwa on 22-08-2024 with scores of 14-0 and 12-0, respectively. However, they lost to Ranchi 5-0 in the semifinals on 23-08-2024 and were defeated 4-0 by Hazaribagh in the third-place match on 24-08-2024.
Project Utkarsh is being successfully implemented in Khunti district under the direction of Deputy Commissioner Lokesh Mishra. The objective of Project Utkarsh is to encourage local sports talents in Khunti and provide them with high-level training facilities. According to the Deputy Commissioner's instructions, the players are receiving excellent training from skilled coaches, enabling them to perform better. The winning teams will now participate in the Nehru Cup at the national level.
Achieving these remarkable accomplishments within just 75 days of rigorous training reflects the effectiveness and commitment of all the officials, coaches, and the institution involved. The project's goal is to nurture young athletes' talents and promote sportsmanship.
