This partnership with the Scrabble Association of India and Wordaholix further strengthens Essar Foundation’s belief that both physical and intellectual sports offer opportunities for personal growth, social inclusion, and national pride.

Leading India’s contingent this year is 14-year-old Madhav Gopal Kamath, ranked among the world’s top 10 scrabble players in the World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) ratings, and the first youth player ever to achieve this feat. The 12-member Indian squad will be managed by Neeta Bhatia, partner at Wordaholix and a member of the World Youth Scrabble Committee. Together, they represent a talented group of players who have consistently made their mark in national and international competitions.

Commenting on its support, an Essar Foundation spokesperson said, “At Essar Foundation, we believe sport in all its forms has the power to inspire, educate, and transform. Our support for Team India at WYSC 2025 builds on our commitment to nurture emerging talent, especially in disciplines that do not always get the spotlight. We are proud to stand behind India’s young scrabble champions as they showcase their skills on a global stage.”

Over the years, Essar Foundation has recognised the power of sport as a catalyst for inclusion, empowerment, and social change. It continues to champion initiatives that create access and opportunity at every level. The Foundation has empowered differently-abled cricketers, helping them overcome challenges and excel in their game. It has also nurtured young talents like Priya Gupta, whose passion for race walking drives her progress, and Durga Gunjal, a promising skater steadily making her mark on the national stage. At the grassroots level, the Foundation supports community football through Vibrant FC and an orphanage team, providing structured coaching and development programmes. It has also partnered with the QPR Junior Soccer Challenger, India’s largest grassroots football talent hunt, to identify and nurture emerging footballers from across the country. The Essar Chester Half Marathon, one of the UK’s longest established and most respected half marathons, also reflects this spirit by bringing together thousands of participants from around the world.

All these efforts are an integral part of the Essar Cares programme, which continues to nurture talent, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation.

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Bengaluru, September 02, 2024: India is all set to showcase its young talent at the WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France with 60 participants competing in 61 skills with competitors from 70 countries. The WorldSkills Competition is a biannual skills competition, often considered as the Olympic Games of international skilling events.

More than 52 WorldSkills experts, along with support from over 100 industry and academic partners, have been involved in training and preparing the India Contingent which is one of the largest group representing their country at WorldSkills Lyon.

The competition showcases excellence in skills across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, information technology, and creative arts. Competitors, typically under the age of 23, engage in rigorous testing, completing tasks that reflect contemporary industry standards. For the first time, international trainers were invited to the country and competitors were also sent to countries like South Korea, Japan, Austria, Thailand, and Dubai, with Switzerland for international exposure and rigorous training.

Commenting on India’s participation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “India’s participation in WorldSkills 2024 is a testament to our nation’s commitment to nurturing world-class talent. Our young competitors, rigorously trained by WorldSkills experts and supported by industry and academic partners, are well-prepared to showcase their skills on the global stage. This journey reflects not just their hard work and dedication, but also India’s growing stature in the international skill ecosystem. As they step onto this prestigious platform in Lyon, we stand behind them with immense pride and confidence, knowing they will make the nation proud.”

The India contingent will reach Delhi on 1^st September and undertake the last leg of training. The trainings include yoga sessions, psychological tests to improve mental strength, nutritional advice and guidance.

The National edition of the competition witnessed over 900 participants. Conducted at district, state, and national levels, culminating in the IndiaSkills National competition, this platform showcased skills across traditional crafts to modern technologies.

These candidates will leave for Lyon on 6^th September with their send-off ceremony organized at Kaushal Bhawan on 3^rd September, with the unveiling of their ceremonial attire. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Govt of India will send off these winners for the WorldSkills 2024 in France.

In the 2022 edition, India saw the highest participation in this event with over 56 competitors, out of which 11 were women and 12 candidates qualified from ITIs. Along with this, India finished the event at the 11^th rank. The nation received 13 Medallions of Excellence with two silver medals and three bronze medals. The country began participating in 2007 and has witnessed steady progress in the competition. In 2017, India won 19 medals and built up on this success in 2019 coming in at 14^th position.

The selection of the candidates for this global skills event was done during the IndiaSkills Nationals 2024 competition held in May ’24 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The regional competition saw over 2.5 lakh registrations who were digitally pre-screened via SIDH in the first round. Over 200 workshops were conducted both through physical and online medium to create drive increased participation.

IndiaSkills is an initiative by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It serves as a national platform for skill competitions, aiming to identify and nurture talented youth in various vocational fields.

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• Sponsored by Electrotherm India, the Indian team excelled & secured an impressive 18 gold medals across various categories

• The 28-member strong team from 7 states showcased exceptional strength & skill, with 14 players winning gold in bench press & deadlift events

Ahmedabad – The Indian Powerlifting team achieved remarkable success, winning gold medals in multiple events, at the International Powerlifting Championship, held in Dubai.

Sponsored by Electrotherm India, the Indian team excelled and secured an impressive 18 gold medals across various categories such as bench press, squats, deadlift, and strict curl. The 28-member strong team from seven states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Haryana, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh (MP), showcased exceptional strength and skill, with 14 players winning gold in bench press and deadlift events.

The Indian team exhibited remarkable strength and precision and stood out among competitors from the US, Iran, Australia, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

Mr. Suraj Bhandari, MD of Electrotherm India expressed pride in the Indian team’s exceptional performance.

“We are immensely proud to have supported these incredible athletes. Their success on the international stage is an inspiration to all of us and will encourage more people to take up sports as a career. We are committed to promoting and supporting sports in India,” Mr. Suraj Bhandari, MD of Electrotherm said.

Krupal Suthar, General Secretary of the Indian Powerlifting Federation’s West Zone, and one of the gold medal winners, lauded the team’s dedication and performance, “Our athletes have shown exceptional determination and skill at the international tournament. This achievement is the result of their years of hard work. We are thankful to Electrotherm India for its support and encouragement and look forward to continued success and collaboration in future events.”

In a standout achievement, Divyang Pujara, General Secretary of the Indian Powerlifting Federation’s Gujarat unit, led his team to win 7 gold medals.

Electrotherm India takes this opportunity to extend its heartiest congratulations to the Indian powerlifting team for its performance.

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