Mangalore, February 13: Members of Talent Research Foundation (TRF) continued their cleanliness drive in the city to mark the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.
TRF members went about cleaning the area near service bus stand near State Bank on Sunday as part of the drive.
Messages on cleanliness given by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) were highlighted through banners on the occasion as well.
TRF had earlier held a similar cleanliness drive programme in the old bus stand area of the city.
Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.
Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.
A Remarkable Journey to the Top
Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:
• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.
• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.
• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.
Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.
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