Rising Roots of Talent
India’s First Mallakhamb Champions on a National Stage
From Conflict Zone to National Stage
Founded in 2016 by a Defence Forces hero who once faced Naxalite conflict head-on, Abujhmad Mallakhamb and Sports Academy began as a single camp in Bastar. What started with a handful of children has now grown into a structured training space for over 50 tribal students, aged 7 to 10, who are taught Mallakhambh along with life skills, education, and discipline.
It’s more than an academy — it’s a place where children discover strength, purpose, and pride. What was once a silent village now echoes with applause across India.
A Dream Born in Duty
One Soldier, Many Futures
Founded by a Defence Forces hero who once stood face-to-face with Naxalite conflict, Abujhmad Mallakhamb and Sports Academy began in 2016 as a quiet revolution in the heart of Bastar. What started as a single training camp has now become a symbol of transformation, discipline, and hope for tribal children. Today, the academy trains over 50 children—mostly between the ages of 7 to 10—introducing them to the ancient Indian art of Mallakhamb, while also guiding their educational, emotional, and physical development. More than an academy, it’s a sanctuary where India’s forgotten corners are nurturing tomorrow’s champions.
Our Core Strengths
Made
In 2023, a quiet academy nestled deep in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, stepped into the national spotlight and made history. Abujhmad Mallakhamb and Sports Academy became the first-ever tribal Mallakhamb team to compete on a reality show — and win it.
With over 15 crore public votes, they didn’t just lift a trophy, they lifted an entire community’s spirit. For children who once practiced on dusty grounds and makeshift poles, the India’s Got Talent stage became a symbol of how far dreams can stretch when discipline meets belief.
Stage Highlights
A visual journey into the lives, training, and triumphs of our young Mallakhambh artists
From Soil to Spotlight
Bastar’s children reached the stage of India’s Got Talent
In Media
We Need Your Support
Give a stage to those who truly deserve it
At your next wedding, anniversary, birthday, or even a corporate gathering, where you might spend lakhs of rupees to entertain your guests, take a moment to ask —
Can that celebration also create a chance for someone in need?
Instead of spending all on temporary applause, take the initiative to invite real talent — children who have overcome struggle, trained in silence, and performed their hearts out to win over 15 crore Indians on a national stage.
Words Of Appreciation
Ritika Shah
Amit Verma
Sneha Rao
Ronit Sharma
Dev Joshi
Here’s what most supporters ask
Answers to the most common questions about our academy, programs, and how you can get involved in our journey.
Who founded this academy?
Where exactly is the academy situated?
What age groups are eligible to join?
How did you win India’s Got Talent?
Insights, journeys, and voices from the Mallakhamb ground
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