Bengaluru 5th November 2025. Endeavor Extended Learning Services, Bangalore, successfully held its Annual Sports’ Meet earlier this week, at the sports grounds of DPS Whitefield, Mallasandra. The event was a grand display of enthusiasm, joyful participation, and true sportsmanship, attended by parents and families in full strength. Clear open skies and lush green grounds provided the perfect backdrop for the children’s spirited performances.
Ms. Vidya Doraiswamy, Founder and Director, cheered on the young participants, highlighting Endeavor’s 15-year journey in the field of special education needs and the achievements of its students. Guests of honor, including Sri Vignesh Doraisawamy, Ms. Lovely Dutta Prusty, and Mr. Amarendra Anjanappa, spoke on the significance of sports for mental and physical health and appreciated Endeavor’s efforts.
Children of all ages demonstrated a seamless blend of discipline and perfection, whether in the crisp marching feet, the vibrant drill, or the torch run. Competitive events were marked by a healthy display of sportsmanship. Younger participants tackled unique tasks with precision, while senior students competed for speed and timing in track events. While winners were celebrated with victory medals, the spirit of healthy participation was also duly recognized with participation medals.
The memorable celebration of teamwork, participation, and healthy competition wrapped up on a triumphant note, marking the event as a resounding success.













![New Delhi [India], January 9: Visually impaired cricketer and captain of Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy on Tuesday was conferred with Prestigious Arjuna Award from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games is given for good performance over a period of the previous three years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket) is among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports last month had announced the National Sports Awards 2023. The nominated stars received their awards from the President of India. “I am overwhelmed with this recognition. I dedicate this award to my Parents and Family members for their support. I also would like to thank Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and all the players with whom I have played,” Ajay Reddy said in a statement. Congratulating Arjuna awardee Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman- Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said “It is an honour and proud moment for all the blind cricketers across the world. It is the good recognition for the hard work and dedication in taking Cricket for the Blind to the next level through various achievements by the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the blind under the leadership of Ajay Reddy. CABI is happy that cricket for the blind is getting the recognition with other major sports.” Following the Award ceremony, Illuri Ajay Reddy, the chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar and CABI secretary Shailender Yadav also met Indian pacer Mohammad Shami. Shami is also among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award on Tuesday. Illuri Ajay Reddy is currently working in SBI regional office in Bangalore. He is a B2 category player, who is representing India since 2010. He has been part of winning two ODI World Cups, 3 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup. Ajay is the captain of the Indian cricket team for the blind since 2016. Under his captaincy Team India has won 1 ODI world cup, 2 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup and the Silver Medal in IBSA World Games and many bilateral and triangular Series. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) acknowledges the great support received from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports through this award. The continuous support and patronage received from the esteemed ministry has helped CABI to achieve this milestone.](https://thisweekindia.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arjuna-Award-to-Ajay-Kumar-Reddy-Captain-of-Indian-Blind-Cricket-Team-thisweekindia.png)