SJS sponsored para-climbing star Manikandan wins Silver medal at IFSC Para Climbing World Cup

Bengaluru, June 16, 2022: SJS Enterprises have financially sponsored India's champion para climber, Manikandan Kumar, since 2015, who recently won the silver medal in the IFSC Para Climbing World Cup in Salt Lake City, USA, 2022. He is the only Indian climber ever to win 5 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals in the history of the sport -- climbing category.  So far, no one from India has ever bagged these many medals and made a mark in this stream of sports. 

As we witness steady growth in the Sports sector in India, many champions from India are showing remarkable performance in international tournaments. With the objective of encouraging our budding and global champions, SJS has been backing Manikandan Kumar for all his travel and accommodations to compete in various global meets.   

Manikandan Kumar, Para-climber athlete, India, said, “Extensive support from SJS has helped me to keep my focus on winning medals for our country. Financial support for an athlete is crucial, especially for sponsoring international visits and the right equipment for training. Currently, my focus is on winning an Olympic gold medal for India, and will continue to work hard to achieve this dream one day.” 

“I’m forever grateful for the kind of support I’ve been receiving and will continue to make our country proud by winning more medals in the near future.”

Sanjay Thapar, CEO & Executive Director of SJS Enterprises “ We admire the indomitable human spirit that Manikandan represents – “Battling against all odds to succeed”.

Our team is impressed with Manikandan's perseverance and his continued outstanding achievements on the national and international platforms since 2015. We are glad that our contribution towards encouraging potential athletes like Manikandan will motivate him to strive for Gold at the Olympics 2024, France”

“Manikandan is the first Indian climber to become a Para-Climbing World Champion in 2012 – Paris, and it is an honor for us to fund such a diligent person for the future. Athletes like him, in particular, require media attention in India to inspire others," Thapar added.

SJS has always played a pivotal role in the improvement and advancement of society, including strengthening government schools and partnering with local panchayats for rural development. These contributions are made with the aim of making an impact on building a sound future for the future generations in India.