(MOREPIC1) Akhilesh Bansal/Barnala/ Chandigarh
Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, has extended financial and institutional support to rising Indian boxing talent Pooja Rani, whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and an unyielding fighting spirit.
Competing in the under-19 category, Pooja hails from Barnala, Punjab. She began her training without proper facilities or equipment, often improvising by using a punching bag tied to a tree near her home. Despite these hardships, her perseverance and dedication enabled her to achieve significant success at the state and national levels.
Her notable achievements include a gold medal at the National Championship in Ranchi (2023), a silver medal at the National Championship in Chhattisgarh (2025), two silver medals at the Punjab State Games (Khedan Watan Punjab Dian), and a gold medal at the Federation State Championship.
Although her accomplishments have earned her recognition, financial constraints limited her opportunities to compete internationally. Recognizing her potential, Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta , Chairman Emeritus of Trident Group, awarded her a financial grant of Rs. 1,00,000 and pledged continued sponsorship to support her future in boxing.
This initiative reflects Trident Group’s larger vision of empowering individuals at the grassroot level, ensuring that talent is not held back by circumstances but uplifted through opportunities.
Pooja Rani’s journey is a powerful reminder that champions are not born in comfort but forged through resilience. With Trident Group’s support, she is now set to pursue her dream of representing India at the international level and bringing glory to the nation.
