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Gujarat Titans is all set to launch ‘Junior Titans’ – Let’s Sport out
Mumbai: Gujarat Titans to introduce ‘Junior Titans’, an initiative dedicated to fostering a love for outdoor sports among children under 14. This program, in collaboration with the Spanish Football League, LALIGA, will be organised across various cities in Gujarat. ‘Junior Titans’ in the spirit of ‘Let’s sport out’ is designed to reignite the joy of outdoor activities among young children.
This initiative is open to all children in the U-14 age group, emphasising the sheer enjoyment of sports over competitive pursuits. The program focuses on bringing children back to the ground to relish the essence of play and sportsmanship. It offers a delightful and interactive platform, featuring a range of engaging activities such as cricket and football challenges, interactive games, and an exclusive glimpse into GT world. Furthermore, the collaboration with LALIGA will provide young aspirants a football masterclass, supervised by the technical director of the LALIGA football schools Miguel Casal.
Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh said, “Junior Titans is an activity created to nurture a passion for sports among young children. The collaboration with LALIGA will enhance our efforts to foster an active lifestyle that will also help in a child’s personal development. The event will allow children to experience the thrill of sports in a fun environment. We are thankful to the host and participating schools in all the five cities and shall strive to grow the scale of the program every year”
LALIGA international department head Octavi Anoro said, “Our partnership with Gujarat Titans for the Junior Titans underlines our commitment to encouraging young sports talent at the grassroots. The event gives children exposure to world-class sports brands while having fun.”
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The ‘Junior Titans’ event will take place every Saturday from 20 June 2024 across the various cities of Gujarat. The event will be held in Ahmedabad on 20 January 2024 in Vadodara on 27 January in Surat on 3 February in Rajkot on10 February, in Bhuj on 17 February and in Ahmedabad on 24 February. The details of the venues will be notified soon.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
