​​​​​​​Jyothi from Belapu shines in national throw ball team

Udupi: Jyothi hailing from Belapu near Kaup, played a prominent role in winning the game for her country at the recently held international match between Bangladesh and India, on July 13 and 14 in Dhaka.

Jyothi played the match with full enthusiasm and helped her team to victory by 25-23 and 25-19. India, Bangladesh and Nepal took part in the tournament.

“I was very passionate about sports from my childhood. From 8th standard, I started to practice throw ball seriously. In 10th standard, I represented Dakshina Kannada in state level competition,” says Jyothi, the daughter of Raveendra and Sugandhi Naik couple.  Raveendra runs a canteen in Belapu.

“My parents were not ready to send me for tournaments. But after Seetharam Shetty convinced them, they agreed to send me for state level competitions when I was pursuing my 10th standard. They have always supported me in all of my sports activities,” explains Jyothi.

Jyothi is grateful to Seetharam Shetty, her high school physical advisor. She says that his guidance and support has taken her to this height.

An all-rounder in sports

Jyothi is an all-rounder in sports and has participated in soft ball and weightlifting competitions. She has represented Mangaluru University at the inter-university level soft ball matches. She has also participated in weightlifting competitions. “For weightlifting, we need a trainer. I am eager to achieve greater heights in weightlifting also,” she expresses her aim.

“Presently I am practicing for Dasara sports competitions. Meawhile, I am looking forward for sponsors for my sports practice and other sports related activities. In future, I am eagerly waiting to represent my country in Asia Cup and other events,” says Jyothi, speaking about her future.

Jyothi is working in a US-based insurance company in Bengaluru, at present. Her company officials have also supported her and She has formed a throw ball team in her company and coaches them.