RamatUtsav
“Khushiyo no Utsav, Ramat no Rang”
(A Festival of Joy, The Colors of Sport)
Bonding Over Sports: RamatUtsav
From Legacy to Living Movement
When Ayan Patel first stepped into Tribhuvan Vidhyalay in Lanva, North Gujarat, he was retracing the steps of his great-grandfather, Shaheedvir Tribhuvandas Patel, a freedom fighter and champion of farmers’ rights, the school was named after him.
In July 2023, Ayan returned not just as a visitor, but as an international tennis player determined to give back. His dream was simple yet powerful:
to bring joy, unity, and pride to the village through sports.
A Sports Day that Sparked a Movement
Ayan organized a full-fledged Sports Day at Tribhuvan Vidhyalay—one that had the entire village buzzing. With over 200 students participating, the playground was alive with barefoot sprints, excited cheers, and powerful team chants. The events included:
🏃♀️ 100-meter race
🔁 Relay race
🏐 Volleyball
💪 Kabaddi
🔄 Kho-Kho
What started as a single-day event quickly became a platform for long-term engagement.
Together with the school principal, he began transforming RamatUtsav into a sustained platform for sports and wellness:
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Levelled and upgraded the school ground
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Donated kho-kho poles and sports equipment
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Introduced structured routines:
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Mobility drills for flexibility
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Strength and agility exercises for performance
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Post-sport stretching for recovery
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Structured sports curriculum
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Conducted interactive workshops on the importance of exercise and nutrition, helping students understand how food, fitness, and mindset fuel performance
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Linked students with district, state, and national competitions
More Than Games: An Ongoing Commitment
Seeing the students’ excitement, Ayan began returning to the school regularly—not just to cheer them on, but to teach them discipline, nutrition, fitness, and mental strength, all drawn from his training as an international tennis player.
“Thanks to this new awareness, our students have begun winning prizes at inter-school, district and state competitions. For the first time, one of our girls has qualified for state-level throw put and many of our students have performed so well in Kabbadi in Khel Mahakumbh at national level."
- Samir Patel, School Principal
Impact Highlights: Bonding Through Sports
Equity & Inclusion
Girls competed equally in kabaddi, kho-kho, and athletics—many representing the school at district level.
Community Bonding
Parents and farmers joined in cheering; a friendly students vs. farmers kabaddi match became the highlight of the festival.
Fitness Training
Workshops on exercise and nutrition gave children tools for healthier living and better performance.
Pathway to Opportunities
Students advanced to state-level shot put and excelled in Khel Mahakumbh kabaddi at national level.
Mental Resilience
Focus drills, breathing exercises, and mental fitness boosted confidence both in sports and academics.
Role Model Effect
Ayan’s journey as an international athlete inspired children to dream bigger: “If he can, why not us?”
Village Pride
Voices from the Ground
“Earlier we thought sports were just for fun. Now we follow warm up and stretching routines and track our lap times!”
Mehul, Class 9,
Silver Medalist in 100m
at the district meet.
“Ayan treats us like friends, not students. He listens—and he plays harder than most of us!”
Jyoti,
Volleyball Team Captain
“Ayan's visits have made a real difference. Sports have brought focus, discipline, and joy back into the school,”
Hasmukhbhai
School Teacher