IASF Sponsors First-Ever Sports Adventure Camp in Kalahandi, Odisha
The Indo-American Sevak Foundation (IASF) successfully held the first-of-its-kind Sports Adventure Camp in Kalahandi, Odisha, from November 2nd to 8th, 2024. This initiative was through a collaborative effort with Maa Manikeswari University (formerly Kalahandi University). Empowering Underprivileged Youth Through Adventure: Led by renowned mountaineer Jogyabasa Bhoi, who summited Everest in 2011, and Prasanta Behera from IASF, the camp provided a life-changing experience for 60 middle and high school students (30 boys and 30 girls) from underprivileged families in remote areas of Kalahandi. Expert Instruction and Challenging Activities: Alongside Mr. Bhoi, 12 experienced instructors, each seasoned climber of Himalayan peaks exceeding 18,000 feet such as Rudragira and Indrasan, equipped the students with valuable skills. The curriculum included map reading, proper use of hiking gear, rope climbing, rappelling, belaying, bouldering, and safe handling of equipment...