Four young Chennai athletes showcase sporting talent on Children's Day
Archery, swimming, chess and football stars from Chennai share their journeys and training routines.
Four young sports champions from Chennai are making their mark in various disciplines, according to a report by The Hindu. The athletes include archer Vhenisa Sree, swimmer Pramiti Gnanasekaran, chess player Sharvaanica, and footballer Andrew Harris.
Vhenisa Sree, a 13-year-old U-15 National archery champion, trains at an outdoor ground in Chennai created by her grandfather. She has won a gold medal at the National Ranking Archery Tournament under-18 category in Delhi and aims for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Pramiti Gnanasekaran, who won gold at the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025 as part of the Tamil Nadu relay team, begins her training at 4.30am. She follows a strict diet of boiled foods and uses pepperoni pizza and ice cream as post-competition treats.
Sharvaanica, the Under-10 FIDE World Cadet Chess Champion in 2025, has won 21 gold medals for India. Originally from Udayarpalayam in Ariyalur district, she has competed in countries including Hungary, France, and Kuwait.
Fourteen-year-old Andrew Harris, inspired by footballer Sunil Chhetri, has appeared in the National Football Championship twice. He was named the Best Goalkeeper by Puducherry in the 2025 State league competition.