Udaipur Tribal Athletes Honoured After Asia Pacific Olympic Lacrosse Qualifier
Udaipur, October 14, 2026: The Regional Tribal Development Department honoured players from Udaipur’s tribal areas who represented India in the Asia Pacific Olympic Qualifier Lacrosse Competition held at the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
The players were felicitated under the leadership of Lacrosse Promoter and Commissioner Pragya Kevalramani. Deputy Commissioner K.P. Singh, Amrita Dadheech, Giriraj Katheria, Rakesh Royal and other officials were present on the occasion.
The officials praised the players for showcasing their sporting skills and talent at a high-level international competition in lacrosse, an Olympic sport. They expressed pride in the participation and performance of athletes from Rajasthan’s tribal areas.
Asia Pacific Lacrosse Union Appreciates Development Efforts
The Asia Pacific Lacrosse Union appreciated the continued efforts being made by Pragya Kevalramani to promote the sport in Udaipur’s tribal areas. On the occasion, the competition ball was presented to her by the coach and players as a gesture of appreciation.
The participation of these athletes in an international competition has brought recognition to Udaipur and the tribal regions of Rajasthan.
Tribal Players Represented India in Both Categories
Coach Neeraj Batra accompanied the Indian team members from Udaipur’s tribal areas. The players who represented India included:
Women’s team: Sunita Meena, Jula Kumari Gurjar, Dali Gameti, Yashishtha Batra, Meera Kumari Dauja, Roshni Bose, Janvi Rathore and Yashoda Gameti.
Men’s team: Mohanlal Gameti, Khumaram Gameti, Nishant Nagda and Narayan Lal Gameti.
Their participation at the international level was described as the result of hard work, regular practice, guidance from coaches and support from sports organisations.
Rajasthan Mines and Minerals Limited Provided Financial Support
Rajasthan Mines and Minerals Limited provided financial assistance to enable the Rajasthan players to participate in the competition.
The players’ families expressed happiness and said that opportunities for athletes from local tribal areas to showcase their talent at national and international levels were a matter of pride for the entire region.
They thanked the Lacrosse Association of India, the Rajasthan Government, Rajasthan Mines and Minerals Limited, Pragya Kevalramani, the Udaipur administration and the Rajasthan Lacrosse Association for encouraging the players and helping them participate in the international event.
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