đź“Ť Mumbai: The Third Stairs Maharashtra State Youth Taekwondo Championship 2024-25 was successfully held on February 15, 2025, at Shaheed Smarak Hall, Ghatkopar, witnessing electrifying performances from young athletes across the state.
Grand Inauguration with Eminent Guests
The championship was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by Shailendra Singh, Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda, and Santhil Kumar, Marketing Head. The event was graced by Pawan Patil (Police Inspector, Chiragnagar Police Station), Namrata Dongre (Police Inspector, Nirbhay Pathak), PSI Mane (Pantnagar Police Station), Inspector Navnath, and national-level Taekwondo player Sagar Hire from Mumbai Police.
Honoring Outstanding Athletes
The event saw the felicitation of winning athletes with medals by distinguished guests, including:
âś” Amol Kirtikar (Shiv Sena UBT Deputy Leader, Yuva Sena General Secretary)
âś” Parmeshwar Bhau Ranshur (President, Vanchit Bahujan Yuva Aghadi, Mumbai)
âś” Inspector Sanap (Parksite Police Station)
âś” Amit Kataranware (Supreme Court Lawyer)
âś” Lajwanti Shetty (District President, Northeast Mumbai Mahila Congress)
âś” Bapu Dhumale (President, NCP Social Justice Department)
âś” Rohit Dada Jagtap (Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, Ward 133 President)
âś” Captain Adsul (Former MLA)
Applause for the Organizers
The championship was meticulously organized by Stairs Foundation’s Maharashtra Head, Dinesh Dere, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries. Chief Organizer, Sports Coach & Social Worker Deepak Sanjay Wankhede, was lauded for his exceptional contribution in making the event a grand success.
This prestigious championship has provided a major platform for young Taekwondo players in Maharashtra, giving a much-needed boost to the sport’s growth and recognition.