Coimbatore: Not many know that 23 girls students get intense training in Kabaddi for the past eight months.
Girls – Three of them students and school students left – now have the opportunity to make names for themselves and the district is proud.
But they need some good Samaritans to support them.
Trained by coach Sathish Kumar, the girls hoped to participate in the National Sports Championship in Jammu but were unable to pay the participation fees each of Rs 4,000.
They have managed to get sponsors for one-way train tickets so far.
Kumar, who has worked as a coach of Kabaddi with private schools and colleges, has trained corporate school female students who are free from costs since 1989.
“Unlike other sports, Kabaddi does not need good equipment and is a good way to remove physical energy and Focus.
And I believe if the students trained by me can enter the school team and their district level, it will help them in college acceptance and scholarships.
“He trained the girls on the open ground near the basketball court Nehru Stadium.
Girls, despite living as far as Thagam, have been practicing for four and a half hours a day for national sports competitions, organized by the Indian Youth and Sports Development Association.
“They practiced starting at 6:30 to 9 in the morning and again starting at 3:00 p.m.
until 5 pm, and came to my house for lunch,” Kumar said.
Radhika, a Bishop of Appasamry College, said, “My twin sister and I can’t attend online classes, because our parents, who are daily wage workers, cannot pay our fees.
Because our education is very uncertain, superior in Kabaddi is The only thing that will work for us now.
“Kumar believes that the competition, which will be held from August 6 to 8, will help the girls see the height they can reach, if they focus.
Other participants, Priyadarshini, daughter of a Goldsmith and Air Tamil Nadu officers and Droage employees, said study Kabaddi had become a long dream, which he could not buy before because of the financial situation at home.
“It was a gift when I heard of the free coaching Sathish sir.” The girl, who pursued BSC in physical education, wanted to become a physical educator after graduation.
“Victory or any qualifications will give them a certificate, which can help them at school or teaching too,” Kumar said.
The current group needs to raise Rs 92,000 or Rs 4,000 per participant, as a participation fee.
“This includes accommodation, food, certificate, track coat, and shirts,” he said.
For most girls, this is their first trip outside the state.
A total of 16 teams participated in the Kabaddi competition.
The meeting will also display competition in Silambam, Karate and Judo.