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International Girl Child Day: Ambuja Cements Strengthens Saloni’s Transition from Slums to Rugby Stardom
Ahmedabad
11 October 2023
As we celebrate International Girl Child Day 2023, Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, takes pride in sponsoring Saloni as she embarks on a remarkable journey to become a rising star in the world of rugby. Hailing from a humble background in Uttarakhand, Saloni has earned her well-deserved silver ‘medal’ at the 18th Asian Rugby 7 tournament in Taiwan, a testament to her extra ordinary talent and dedication.
Ambuja Cements under its CSR initiative provided Saloni with financial assistance, invaluable guidance and dedicated mentorship to help her pursue her dreams relentlessly. The sports girl's journey, which began in the slum area of Sonali Park in Roorkee, culminated in a triumphant moment when she won the silver medal in Taiwan, bringing immense pride and glory to her hometown in Uttarakhand. Her trail of glory began with a trial in Odisha, where her exceptional skills caught the attention of national team selectors, who recognised her potential and selected her to represent India.
Saloni played a vital role as a part of the Indian girls' rugby team that participated in the 18th Asian Rugby 7 tournament in Taiwan. Representing India as part of the Indian girls' rugby team, Saloni's dedication, perseverance, and talent shone brightly and led the team on a path to glory with the remarkable achievement of the silver medal.
Saloni, a resident of a makeshift hut near the Ganga canal in the vicinity of Sonali Park in Roorkee, hails from a financially-disadvantaged family. Her father, Karan Singh, makes a living as a rickshaw puller, while her mother, Sudesh, manages the household. The Uttarakhand Rugby Association, under the visionary leadership of Ayush Saini (President) and Suryakant Saini (Chairman), played a pivotal role in nurturing Saloni's talent. Ambuja Cements’ patronage played a significant role in her journey by providing her with the necessary financial assistance.
Ambuja Cements remains committed to empowering individuals and communities through sports and education initiatives. It is also dedicated to fostering talent, enabling dreams, and making a positive impact on society.
About Ambuja Cements Limited
Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Group, is among India's leading cement companies. Ambuja, with its subsidiary ACC Ltd. has a capacity of 67.5 million tonnes with fourteen integrated cement manufacturing plants and sixteen cement grinding units across the country. Ambuja has been recognised as India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report 2023 and among ‘Iconic Brands of India’ by The Economic Times. Ambuja has provided hassle-free, home-building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and environment-friendly practices since it started operations. The Company has many firsts to its credit – a captive port with four terminals that has facilitated timely, cost-effective, cleaner shipments of bulk cement to its customers. With a world-class R&D centre, the quality of Ambuja’s products and services, as well as its commitment to technological development, make it a preferred brand in building materials. To further add value to customers, the Company has launched innovative products like Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Cool Walls, Ambuja Compocem and Ambuja Kawach under the umbrella of Ambuja Certified Technology. These products not only fulfil important customer needs but also help in significantly reducing carbon footprints. Being an employee friendly workplace, Ambuja Cements has been ranked No. 1 in ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey in 2022 by Business Today in the Construction and Infrastructure sector.
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Ambuja Cements sponsors Saloni in her journey to become a rising star in the world of rugby
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Saloni’s journey that began in a makeshift hut in Roorkee culminated in her winning a silver medal at the Taiwan Rugby 7 Tournament