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Mumbai girl shines at World Mallakhamb Championship despite challenges
Updated On: 15 June, 2023 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Janhavi Jadhav, a 20-year-old athlete from Mumbai, won 5 gold and 1 silver medal at the 2nd World Mallakhamb Championship, while the sport’s governing bodies in India face non-renewal of recognition, hindering its growth and depriving players of financial aid
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Janhavi Jadhav performing mallakhamb on the pole; (right) The athlete with her medals after winning at the 2nd World Mallakhamb Championship
Even as the world celebrates ‘World Mallakhamb’ Day today (June 15), the sport’s development in its country of origin is facing challenges as two key bodies, the Mallakhamb Federation of India (MFI) awaits renewal of recognition by the sports ministry and Vishwa Mallakhamb Federation (VMF), awaits its affiliation to Sports Accord, and also awaits membership of international Olympic committee.
Due to the non-renewal of recognition, the MFI was unable to completely sponsor players representing India at the recently held 2nd World Mallakhamb Championship organised by the VMF. Despite this, a 20-year-old girl, Janhavi, from Mumbai, with funding from an NGO, participated in the tournament and won five gold and one silver medal for the country. She even skipped her BCom (A&F) exams to take part.
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