Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Telangana Fencer Wins Bronze at National School Games
A young girl named Dasarapu Sukrutha from Telangana won a bronze medal in a big fencing competition called the National School Games.
She is only 13 years old and competes in a category called Under-14 Girls’ Épée.
The competition was held in a place called Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra.
Sukrutha's dad and the local police chief are very proud of her.
The police chief said that her success shows how important it is to start sports training early and to be disciplined.
He also said that parents' support is very important for kids to succeed in sports.
Sukrutha goes to a private school and is in the 6th grade.
Everyone hopes she will keep doing well and maybe even represent India in international competitions one day.
Dasarapu Sukrutha, a 13-year-old fencer from Telangana, won a bronze medal in the Under-14 Girls’ Épée category at the 69th National School Games.
The competition was held in Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, in the last week of December.
Sukrutha is a Class VI student at a private school in Mahbubabad district.
The local police superintendent praised her achievement and emphasized the importance of discipline and early sports training.
Sukrutha's father was commended for his constant support and encouragement in her fencing journey.
- Who
- Dasarapu Sukrutha, a 13-year-old fencer from Telangana
- What
- Won a bronze medal in the Under-14 Girls’ Épée category at the 69th National School Games
- When
- Last week of December
- Where
- Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Competed and secured a podium finish in the national tournament
- Athlete
- Dasarapu Sukrutha
- Category
- Under-14 Girls’ Épée
- Event
- 69th National School Games
- Location
- Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra
- Age
- 13 years old
- School
- Private school in Mahbubabad
- Class
- VI
- Medal
- Bronze