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Prem and Rajkumar displayed exceptional skill and determination, overcoming top contenders from host nation Russia. Read further on Dynamite News:
Prem and Rajkumar Munda won gold medal
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: In a momentous achievement for Indian sports, two Wushu athletes Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda have won gold medals at the Moscow Wushu Star International Championship 2025 which is held from 1 to 7 June in Russia, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
They were competing in the Senior Men’s 48kg and 52kg categories, Prem and Rajkumar displayed exceptional skill and determination, overcoming top contenders from host nation Russia. Their victory marks a significant milestone for Indian Wushu on the global stage.
These two star are form the Jindal Sports Hostel, Barbil. This is established and operated by the Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), under the guidance of its Chairperson Shallu Jindal.
Wushu Gold Medalist
BJP MP and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, Naveen Jindal congratulates Prem and Rajkumar. He said, “It is a moment of immense pride for all of us. Prem and Rajkumar’s success is not only a victory for Indian sports but a celebration of the power of equal opportunity and perseverance. I salute their grit and congratulate the entire Jindal Foundation team for nurturing rural sporting talents.”
Shallu Jindal, Chairperson, Jindal Foundation, added, “Their journey from remote villages to the global stage is truly inspirational. At Jindal Foundation, we believe in empowering dreams through holistic support. These gold medals are a tribute to their spirit and hard work. I congratulate Prem and Rajkumar for their immense success and being inspiration to others.”
Wushu Gold Medalist
Their journey began in 2012, when the Jindal Foundation launched a CSR initiative in Deojhar, Keonjhar district. Since then, through the Jindal Sports Hostel, Barbil, which is operational since 2023, and under trained coach, they have received structured training, education, and nutrition. They were selected after their outstanding performances at the national camp in Dehradun.
Along with Prem and Rajkumar, the Jindal Foundation has also groomed talents like Sweta Rani, Babulu, and Manju Munda, who have bagged silver and gold medals at international Wushu tournaments in cities like Brazil, Brunei, and Moscow.
The Foundation supports over 30,000 rural and tribal athletes across India in a wide range of sports including martial arts, women’s and men’s hockey, women’s football, kabaddi, kho-kho, archery, and cricket.
