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Gravolite partners with Wrestling Federation of India for upcoming World Championship 2024 trials
Mumbai: Gravolite, one of the leading sports mat manufacturers in India, became the official supplier of wrestling mats for the upcoming world wrestling championship for men & women trials under17 & under20 category scheduled to be held on 24 June in Noida Stadium. These state-of-the art mats have been approved by the wrestling Federation of India.
World Wrestling Championship for U17 is scheduled to be held from 19 to 25 August in Amman, Jordan and U20 championship is scheduled to be held from 2 to 8 September 2024 in Pontevedra, Spain.
Gravolite Wrestling Mat will be used for the men & women’s trails considering the infrastructural requirements recommended by the federation as per international standards and keeping in mind the safety and well-being of the athletes.
Gravolite director Paras Maheshwari said, “We are honoured to be the official supplier of Wrestling Mats for World Wrestling Championship 2024 trials. We have been manufacturing world-class mats to offer world-class sports infrastructure experience and also safeguard the health and well-being of the players. With Gravolite wrestling mats, the athletes get the desired cushion base and floor padding which helps them to maneuver moves without having to sustain injury. Further practicing and performing on professional mats enables sportspeople to perform better in international tournaments too”.
Maheshwari further added “It is always an honour to associate with wrestling federation of India and as the official supplier of wrestling mats for upcoming world wrestling championship 2024 trails. It has been our constant endeavour as an organisation to manufacture high-quality mats that offer undisputed sports infrastructure experience and also safeguard the health and well-being of the players.
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.
