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| Aruna Mishra |
Aruna Mishra became the first
Indian woman to win a world title. Aruna won the gold medal at the Women’s Boxing
World Tournament held from April 27 to May 1, in the 66 kilogram category. Aruna, till
recently on contract with the Company, was offered employment by the management for her
splendid showing at international events.
At a function held at the J R D Tata
Sports Complex on May 7, Aruna was felicitated for this exceptional performance by Mr A N
Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services. While thanking the Company for the
support and encouragement to sportspersons to excel, Aruna attributed this win to the
confidence reposed in her and the training received by her at the company’s Boxing
Training Centre. Mr Singh presented her with an award of Rs 1 lakh. As a result of her
hard work and this win, Mr Singh said, “Aruna has enhanced the image of the Company
and the country.”
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| Bring glory to India and TFA - Cadets told |
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| An outstanding cadet is
honoured |
At the 5th Annual Convocation of the Tata
Football Academy, the Managing Director, Mr B Muthuraman and the chief guest at the
function called upon the cadets to bring glory to both the country and TFA. On April 13,
the fifth batch of cadets were presented their certificates after completing four-years of
vigorous training at the Academy.
Considered the nursery of Indian football
today, TFA cadets comprise a sizable part of the Indian football team. During their
training at TFA, the Company attempts to imbue in them the same zeal for excellence
through sports, that the company has in industry. “The company wishes to take India
to new heights in sports,” Mr Muthuraman averred at the function.
The cadets have just graduated from the
national Under-19 squad and are also much sought after by the various club coaches of the
country.
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The
5th batch of cadets graduate
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