{"id":7433,"date":"2015-09-21T13:32:28","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T08:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7433"},"modified":"2025-06-28T13:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T08:16:29","slug":"bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Story &#8211; Maninder Singh Shines at State Yogasan Championship, Heads to Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At <strong>Akal Academy, Baru Sahib<\/strong>, discipline and dedication aren\u2019t just classroom ideals they\u2019re a way of life. And young <strong>Maninder Singh<\/strong> has proven just that, making the academy proud by winning First Prize at the 12th <strong>Himachal Pradesh,<\/strong> <strong>State Yogasan Sports Championship<\/strong> held in <strong>Solan<\/strong> on the 14th &amp; 15th of September, 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals\/#Competing_With_Grace_and_Grit\" >Competing With Grace and Grit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals\/#A_Proud_Moment_for_Akal_Academy\" >A Proud Moment for Akal Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals\/#Yoga\" >Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/bending-towards-glory-maninder-singh-shines-at-state-yogasan-championship-heads-to-nationals\/#Onwards_to_Nationals\" >Onwards to Nationals!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competing_With_Grace_and_Grit\"><\/span>Competing With Grace and Grit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facing stiff competition among 300 participants in the 8\u201311-year age category, <strong>Maninder<\/strong> stood out with his impeccable form, balance, and confidence. His stunning performance didn\u2019t just earn him the top spot it also qualified him to compete at the <strong>National Level Championship<\/strong>, marking a remarkable milestone in his yoga journey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Proud_Moment_for_Akal_Academy\"><\/span>A Proud Moment for Akal Academy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The entire <strong>Baru Sahib<\/strong> campus beamed with pride as <strong>Dr. Davinder Singh<\/strong>, Secretary of <strong>The Kalgidhar Society<\/strong>, and <strong>Dr. Neelam Kaur<\/strong>, Principal of <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong>, congratulated the young yogi. They also lauded the exceptional mentorship of coach <strong>Anupam Sharma<\/strong>, whose training and guidance helped transform potential into performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga\"><\/span>Yoga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Maninder\u2019s<\/strong> success is a shining example of how yoga cultivates not just physical fitness, but mental strength, discipline, and emotional balance. His dedication reminds fellow students that with the right blend of passion and perseverance, even the youngest aspirants can rise to become champions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onwards_to_Nationals\"><\/span>Onwards to Nationals!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As <strong>Maninder<\/strong> prepares for the upcoming <strong>National Championship<\/strong>, the <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong> family stands behind him with unwavering support and faith. His journey is a source of inspiration, reminding every student that no goal is too high when your foundation is built on effort and values.<br \/>\nLet\u2019s cheer for <strong>Maninder<\/strong> as he bends, balances, and breathes his way into the national spotlight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, discipline and dedication aren\u2019t just classroom ideals they\u2019re a way of life. And young Maninder Singh has proven just that, making the academy proud by winning First Prize at the 12th Himachal Pradesh, State Yogasan Sports Championship held in Solan on the 14th &amp; 15th of September, 2015. 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