Key Points

Roundglass Tennis Academy athletes dominated the Khelo India Youth Games, winning five medals in Boys Tennis. Shanker Heisnam clinched gold in singles, while Arjun Rathi added another gold in doubles. Hitesh Chauhan and Armaan Waalia secured bronze, showcasing RGTA's training excellence. Coach Aditya Sachdeva praised the team's holistic development approach.

Key Points: Roundglass Tennis Academy Dominates Khelo India Youth Games with 5 Medals

  • Shanker Heisnam wins singles gold
  • Arjun Rathi secures doubles gold
  • Hitesh Chauhan and Armaan Waalia take bronze
  • RGTA dominates with five medals
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Roundglass Tennis Academy athletes win five medals at Khelo India Youth Games

RGTA athletes claim five medals in Boys Tennis at Khelo India Youth Games, including gold by Shanker Heisnam and Arjun Rathi.

"Everyone at Roundglass Tennis Academy is very happy with the boys' achievement, aligning with our vision of Long-Term Athlete Development. - Coach Aditya Sachdeva"

Mohali, May 16

Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) athletes showcased total dominance, winning five of the six available medals in Boys Tennis at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) being held at Patna, Bihar. Shanker Heisnam, representing Manipur got the better of Arjun Rathi, representing Haryana to win the gold in the singles category.

Arjun Rathi then won gold in the doubles category while Aditya Mor won the silver. Hitesh Chauhan and Armaan Waalia, representing Punjab won the bronze in the doubles event, as per the KIYG press release.

Shanker, who was unseeded for the tournament, downed third seed Arjun in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 in the gold medal match. He had earlier got the better of his counterpart Hitesh Chauhan in the quarterfinals 6-3, 6-3. Arjun qualified for the gold medal match, beating first seed Arnav Paparkar of Maharashtra 7-6(4), 6-2, while Shanker got the better of Gujarat's Samarth Ujjaval Sahita 3-6, 7-6 (2), 3-0 (retd.) in the semi-finals.

In the doubles category, second seeds Arjun Rathi and Aarjun Pandit combined to secure the gold medal, beating Aditya Mor and Tavish Pahwa of Haryana 3-6, 6-3, 11-9. Hitesh Chauhan and Armaan Walia, who were beaten by Rathi and Pandit in the semi-finals, then went on to win the bronze medal match against Delhi's Praneel Sharma and Rian Sharma 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets.

Renowned coach and Technical Director of Roundglass Tennis Academy, Aditya Sachdeva and the team have been training the players at the Academy and have helped them hone their skills and improve their game.

Speaking about the boys win coach Sachdeva said as quoted by the KIYG press release, "Everyone at the Roundglass Tennis Academy is very happy with the achievement of the boys and this victory comes in sync with our vision of Long-Term Athlete Development, wherein we emphasize the importance of nurturing the young players for the future. At RGPTA, we prioritize the wholistic growth of our athletes, both on and off the court. Our guiding principle is to consider the psychological well-being and happiness of the athletes as integral to our plans, alongside their performance on the court."

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a performance by Shanker Heisnam! Coming from Manipur and defeating seeded players shows how talent is spread across India. Khelo India is truly discovering hidden gems 🇮🇳🎾 #NorthEastPride
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Priya M.
Great to see Punjab players performing well in doubles. But I wish there was more coverage of girls' events too - women's sports deserve equal attention and investment. The academy should focus on both genders equally.
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Amit S.
Roundglass Academy is doing phenomenal work! Their holistic approach to athlete development is exactly what India needs to produce world-class players. Hope to see these boys representing India internationally soon 🤞
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Neha T.
The comeback in doubles final was amazing! 3-6 down to win 6-3, 11-9 shows real mental strength. These young players are learning important life lessons through sports. More power to Khelo India initiative!
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Vikram J.
While the performance is commendable, I hope these academies also focus on making tennis more accessible. Currently it's seen as an elite sport - we need more public courts and affordable coaching to truly develop the sport.
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Sanya R.
So proud of all the players! The fact that winners came from different states - Manipur, Haryana, Punjab - shows how sports can unite our diverse nation. Waiting to see who'll be the next Sania or Paes from this batch! 😊

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