Our Sports initiatives identify, nurture and support sports talents from all across the country.
We at Bharat Forge, believe sports activities not only help in developing self-confidence and strength in an individual but are also important in maintaining fitness and health. We are aware that not all sports persons in the country are privileged enough to pursue high level trainings or take advantage of specialised guidance to excel in their respective sports. Thus we took the initiative to promote talented sportspersons across the country, funding and mentoring them to help them make a mark in their field.

Bharat Forge support the players of LAKSHYA - NGO and have been mentoring them to take part in sports within the country and overseas.

Lakshya

An initiative by Bharat Forge Ltd. to assist sports persons in their training and development. Lakshya is all about identifying, encouraging and supporting promising sports talent from across the country.

Hurdles, knocked out!
Defying all odds to claim the Arjuna Award

Under our sports initiative, one of our star players - Sonia Lather knocked out all odds in the boxing rink and received the prestigious Arjuna Award at the hands of The President of India – Shri Ram Nath Kovind for her incredible contribution in sports for the country and her multiple international achievements. A proud moment for us, indeed!

Encouraging rural sports talents
Helping them to rise and shine

Under our sports initiatives, we at Bharat Forge identify and nurture budding talent in the villages across different sports. We provide financial and training support to our players, and have been actively supporting many players in sports like tennis, chess, boxing, car racing and badminton.

Checkmate with Excellence!

During his recent visit to Bharat Forge, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi engaged with our employees in thrilling chess matches, sharing strategies and inspiring everyone with his expertise. He also met Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & JMD, who commended Vidit’s dedication and his significant contributions to Indian chess. Since 2013, Bharat Forge has proudly supported Vidit through Lakshya Institute, enabling his success on national and international stages. We’re honored to be part of his journey and remain committed to empowering champions and fostering excellence.

Sports Achievements in 2023-2024
Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
CHESS
Vidit's Achievements in 2023-2024

World Rank: 15 | National Ranking: 3 | ELO Ratings: 2747

  • 4th Place- World Rapid Championship Dec 2023, Uzbekistan
  • Winner - Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Tournament 2023
  • Winner - FIDE Grand Swiss Open 2023
  • Finished as Quarter-Finalist at the Chess World Cup 2023 held in Baku.
  • Finished 5th at the Asian Games 2022 held in Hangzhou, China.
  • Currently playing in the Global Chess League 2023 in Dubai for the upGrad Mumba Masters franchise.
  • Winner at the Czech Extraleague International Tournament held in Prague on 21st November 2023.
  • Winner at the Maharashtra Chess festival held in Nagpur on 10th December 2023.
Akanksha Nitture
TENNIS
Akanksha's Achievements in 2023-2024

India Rank - 26 | ITF Rank - 759

  • ROUND 1 - SINGLES & DOUBLES W40 NAVI MUMBAI, DEC 2023
  • ROUND 1 - SINGLES & DOUBLES W25 SOLAPUR, DEC 2023
  • FINALIST - DOUBLES – W-15 AHMEDABAD, DEC 23
  • ROUND 1 - W25 SHARM ELSHEIKH, EGYPT, OCT 2023
  • Reached the quarter -finals of the ITF W15 tournament held in Thailand in the Doubles category.
  • Reached the quarter -finals of the ITF W15 Nakhon Si Thammarat tournament held in Thailand in the Doubles category.
  • Reached the quarter -finals of the ITF W15 tournament held in Jhajjhar in the Doubles category.
  • Reached the quarter -finals of the ITF W15 tournament held in Gurugram in the Doubles category.
Sahaja Yamalapalli
TENNIS
Sahaja's Achievements in 2023-2024
  • Winner - ITF $25K at Solapur, Maharashtra -Dec 2023
  • Winner - ITF $15K at Nagpur, Maharashtra -March 2022
  • Winner - Winner at ITF $25K at Gurugram, Haryana -July 2022
  • Semi Finalist - W25 La Marsa, Tunis-June'23
  • Runner up - W25 Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand -July 2033
  • Indian Women Tennis team member of Billie Jean King Cup (Fed Cup) 2023
  • Indian Women Tennis team member of Asian games 2023, Hangzhou, China