With the divine Mangalasasanams of HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, the Combined Adilabad District Archery Association, in collaboration with Jeeyar Gurukulam, successfully organized district-level selection trials for school and junior college students at the Jeeyar Gurukulam campus in Allampally village, Kaddem Mandal.
Young archers from Jeeyar Gurukulam Allampally and across the region participated with spirited discipline, showcasing their finesse in archery. Following intensive competitive rounds, 8 outstanding archers from Jeeyar Gurukulam (2 boys and 6 girls) were unanimously selected in the Senior division to represent the unified Adilabad district at the prestigious State-Level Archery Championship scheduled to take place at Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, on October 11, 2026.
The selection trials were graced by distinguished sports officials, community elders, and educators:
- Sri Bapu Rao, Secretary, Under-19 School Games Federation of India (SGFI), Combined Adilabad District
- Sri Pentanna & Sri Jugadi Rao, Physical Education Teachers (PETs)
- Sri Chakradhar, Headmaster, Jeeyar Gurukula High School
- Sri Mahendar, Principal, Jeeyar Gurukulam Junior College
- Srimaan Santharam Swamiji, Resident Acharya & Mentor
Addressing the gathering, officials and dignitaries commended the students’ focus, concentration, and poise. They lauded the unique environment of Jeeyar Gurukulam, which blends academic rigor with moral grounding and sporting excellence.
A Story of Historic Transformation: Replacing Weapons with Pens
The triumph of these 12 young archers is not merely a sports victory. it represents a profound socio-cultural transformation.
The Allampally and Beersaipet forest belts, once recognized as vulnerable conflict zones impacted by Naxalite movements, have undergone a historic shift under the divine guidance and compassionate vision of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. Driven by the noble resolution to “replace guns with pens”, Swamiji established Jeeyar Gurukulams to provide 100% free, value-based English and vernacular education, nutritious boarding, and healthcare to indigenous tribal children.
Today, nurtured by Swamiji’s love and guidance, the children of these forest hinterlands are breaking barriers, excelling in board examinations, higher studies, cultural arts, and sports at district, state, and national levels. The entire Jeeyar Gurukulam family extends its heartfelt wishes to the 12-member archery contingent as they march toward the State Championship podium in Hyderabad.
Selected Students:
Girls
M. Srilatha – Class 6
G. Niharika – Class 10
G. Rajitha – Class 10
B. Meenakshi – Class 10
R. Spoorthy – Intermediate 1st Year
R. Nandini – Intermediate 1st Year
Boys
T. Jagan – Class 9
M. Hariom – Class 10
