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FPL 3.0

SUMMER CAMP

FPL 3.0: Summer Hockey Camp for Children at

Bina Refinery

As part of the ongoing Fitness fostering a strong sporting culture on-field coordination. The camp
Premier League (FPL) 3.0 initiative, among the next generation. environment encouraged learning
Sports (HRS), in partnership with Bina through fun, with fitness sessions,
One of the most notable highlights
Refinery, successfully organized a friendly challenges, and small-
of the camp was the participation
dynamic and engaging Summer team games integrated into daily
of professional athletes from the
Hockey Camp from 11th to 30th June schedules. For many children, it
prestigious MP State Women’s
2025. Designed to promote fitness, served as their first structured
Hockey Academy, Gwalior. Bringing
discipline, and early sports exposure sports training experience, nurturing
their national and international
among employees’ children, the confidence, discipline, and a love for
exposure to the field, these athletes
camp brought together nearly 30 physical activity.
served as mentors to the children,
enthusiastic young participants
guiding them through foundational Led by Mr. Ajay Prakash Sharma,
who embraced the experience with
skills, drills, tactical understanding, Sports Coordinator, the initiative
remarkable enthusiasm.
and the values of teamwork and saw an overwhelming response,
The program was inaugurated by discipline. Their presence not only with parents expressing gratitude
Shri Sridhar K, Chief General Manager elevated the quality of training but for providing such a meaningful and
(Operations), Bina Refinery, in the also exposed young participants to enriching summer engagement. The
presence of Shri Shirish Chandekar, the mindset and dedication required children, too, shared their excitement
General Manager (HR). Their at competitive levels of sport. at having trained under professional
encouraging words set an inspiring guidance, many expressing interest
Over the three weeks, children
tone for the camp, underscoring in pursuing hockey more seriously.
practised stick handling, ball control,
BPCL’s steadfast commitment to
footwork, passing techniques, and

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