Reported By:- News Desk
The Khelo India Beach Games 2025, taking place from May 19-24 in Diu, has proven to be a significant platform for showcasing young athletic talent across the nation. Among the standout performances, the West Bengal Pencak Silat team achieved remarkable success, bringing home two silver medals from this prestigious event.Raja Das clinched a silver medal in the Tunggal event category, demonstrating his precision and skill in the solo martial arts discipline. Meanwhile, Ishani Ghosh secured her silver in the Tanding category, where athletes compete against each other, highlighting her agility and strategic prowess.Despite a commendable effort from Sujan Majhi, who reached the quarter-finals, he fell short of advancing further in the competition. The team’s coach, Mr. Ankit Agarwal, expressed pride in his athletes’ performances and praised the extensive preparations facilitated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF).”I am grateful to Sri Tapan Ghosh, President of the PSSAB, for his unwavering support in nurturing these young talents,” Agarwal stated. “This journey is not just about medals; it’s about building a strong foundation for the future of Pencak Silat in our state.”The impressive results underline West Bengal’s growing reputation in martial arts and highlight the potential of its athletes on a national stage. As excitement builds for the next phase of the Khelo India Beach Games, regional pride and ambition continue to flourish among West Bengal’s sports community.
