Students from Darshan Academy, Sundargarh, competed in the School Game Amateur Federation of India (SGAFI) National Games 2021–2022 in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh and won gold and silver. We competed in basketball and the short-put event. By defeating Delhi (46-20), Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (20/15), and Assam (30/20), our under-17 basketball team advanced to the finals. Himachal Pradesh (10/20) knocked us out of the finals. Although we lost, our students demonstrated a strong fighting spirit as first-timers. In the short put event. DA, Sundargarh student, Yash Sharma, won gold with three straight throws of 8.55, 7.43, and 9.00. Our coach, Indranil Banerjee, won the title of most enthusiastic coach. We are happy and proud to have such talented players as students, and it is, without a doubt, a proud moment to remember.
