Bhubaneswar, July 25, 2025 – Khirod Kumar, a determined teenager from Kalahandi, has made headlines by winning two golds and a bronze at the CBSE East Zonal Archery Championship in Kolkata. Competing in the U-19 Indian round, his stellar performance highlights the success of Vedanta Aluminium’s Archery Training Initiative in Lanjigarh.
Khirod’s journey is a shining example of how structured support and dedicated training can transform potential into performance. With five national gold medals already to his name from the National School Archery Championship, he continues to climb the ranks of India’s rising sports stars.
Recognizing his achievement, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO of Vedanta Alumina Business, commented: “We are immensely proud of Khirod. His success reinforces the power of grassroots sports initiatives to change lives and bring national recognition to rural communities.”
Since its launch in 2018, Vedanta’s sports initiative has trained more than 100 young archers, equipping them with expert coaching, quality infrastructure, and competition exposure. In the past year alone, these athletes have earned over 40 medals at the state and national levels.
Through continued investment in sports at the grassroots, Vedanta Aluminium is committed to opening new doors for youth across rural India, helping them achieve excellence and make their mark on the global stage.
