GAIL (India) Limited Champions Young Indian Sporting Talent through its Sports Scholarship Programme

 17 December, 2025: GAIL (India) Limited continues to set benchmarks in supporting India’s youth and nurturing sporting talent through its dedicated Sports Scholarship Programme. Designed to identify and empower promising athletes, the initiative provides financial assistance and structured support, enabling young sportspeople to focus on training and achieve excellence on national and international platforms. Through this programme, GAIL is fostering the next generation of champions and ensuring that talent is recognized and nurtured without financial barriers.

Recently, the programme celebrated a series of remarkable achievements by its scholarship athletes across multiple disciplines. Divyanshi Bhowmick, a rising star in Indian table tennis, made history by becoming the first Indian in 36 years to clinch the Under-15 Girls’ Singles title at the Asian Youth Championships in Uzbekistan. Divyanshi’s journey to the top was marked by impressive victories over international opponents, including triumphs against players from Japan and China, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination at just 15 years of age.

In the world of badminton, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma has emerged as a global sensation. She became the youngest Indian woman ever to reach a BWF World Tour Final at the US Open Super 300 in Iowa, defeating world-ranked shuttlers such as Polina Buhrova and top seed Beiwen Zhang. Tanvi also achieved the historic milestone of becoming the World No. 1 Junior Women’s Singles player, firmly establishing herself as one of the brightest prospects in Indian badminton. Her remarkable run at the YONEX U.S. Open, including a stunning first-round victory over World No. 23 Nguyen Thuy Linh, underscores her growing presence on the international stage and highlights the impact of GAIL’s support in shaping her career.

GAIL’s Sports Scholarship Programme has also nurtured other emerging talents. Dhruv Negi triumphed at the Guarani Open Badminton Championship 2025 in Paraguay, reflecting the programme’s commitment to supporting athletes who aspire to succeed globally. In golf, Anshul Mishra emerged victorious at the IGU 123rd All India Amateur Golf Championship, while in tennis, Laxmi Dandu reached the finals of the J60 Girls Singles event in Chennai. Additionally, Tanvi Patri secured the Women’s U-15 Singles title at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, further demonstrating the breadth of talent supported by the initiative.

GAIL (India) Limited’s Sports Scholarship Programme exemplifies the company’s commitment to empowering young athletes and strengthening India’s grassroots sports ecosystem. By providing financial assistance, training support, and recognition, the programme ensures that exceptional talent can thrive, pursue their dreams, and represent the nation with pride. The recent achievements of scholarship athletes like Divyanshi Bhowmick, Tanvi Sharma, Dhruv Negi, Anshul Mishra, Laxmi Dandu, and Tanvi Patri are a testament to the transformative impact of this initiative.

GAIL remains dedicated to fostering a culture of sporting excellence and is proud to continue its journey of supporting India’s next generation of champions.