TNR News Network
New Delhi:
An eight-member Indian contingent has departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for the Savate World Youth Championship-2025 set to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 23 to 28. The championship marks a historic moment for India as the country is participating in the event after a long time, with hopes running high for a maiden title.
The Indian team, led by coach Rahul Srivastava, includes five young athletes who will compete in various weight categories. Srivastava, considered one of the most respected and experienced figures in Indian Savate (French boxing), has boosted the morale of the athletes as well as Indian sports fans, many of whom are hopeful that this time the Indian flag will fly high in Tashkent.
Participating Indian athletes:
• Priyam Karn – Cadet -48 kg (Bihar)
• Yash Raj – Cadet -80 kg (Bihar)
• Sweety Kumari – Youth -56 kg (Bihar)
• Homani – Youth -50 kg (Himachal Pradesh)
• Varuna Walia – Youth -48 kg (Himachal Pradesh)
Officials accompanying the team are Navjot Barjot – Chef de Mission (Haryana); Er Rahul Srivastava, Head Coach (Bihar), and Sonu Rani, official (Punjab).
Before departure, the players were officially presented with the Indian team jersey and blazers by the Savate Association of India, while Raas World sponsored high-quality trolley bags for all athletes. As a symbolic gesture, treasurer Shilpi Sonam presented the team with the Indian national flag, wishing them success on behalf of all Savate lovers in India.
High hopes for historic glory
This year’s participation is especially significant as India has yet to win a medal in the World Youth Championship. The last time Indian athletes participated on the global Savate stage was in 2019 during the Senior World Championship in Bulgaria, where all six competitors faced defeat. However, hopes are high this time, with the youth team under the leadership of Coach Rahul Srivastava aiming to create history.
The Savate Federation of India, along with its state units and officials, has extended best wishes to the team. Notable well-wishers include Sukhwinder Singh Vinjerawat, founder, National Savate Association; president Hanshraj Namsaut, secretary Paramjeet Kaur, chief patron Shivchandra Ram (former Sports Minister of Bihar); Bihar Savate Association president Ranjit Prasad Srivastava, joint secretary Suraj Pandit, treasurer Shilpi Sonam and Himachal Savate Association secretary Santoshi Sharma.
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