Pooja Kajla Says Gold Medal Will Inspire Next Generation

Pooja Kajla, the Asian Games’ Arjuna Award recipient, emphasized that winning gold is about more than medals; it fuels the dreams of young Indian girls. She likened the impact to the excitement generated by the women’s cricket World Cup, stating that every victory encourages children to ask their parents for a chance to play. Kajla also praised the joint effort of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and the Pro Kabaddi League in organizing a strength and conditioning camp that introduced advanced recovery techniques, helping athletes build better performance habits.