--- title: "Athletic Achievements in the News | Pro Athletes Academy Mumbai" description: "See how Pro Athletes Academy athletes are making headlines with record-breaking runs at Mumbai's top athletic meets. Join our championship-winning program." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pro_athletes_mg/athletic-performance-training/as-seen-in-the-news last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Athletic Achievements in the News Tribe Verified · Featured in Times of India, Free Press By [Pro Athletes Academy](https://mytribe.in/pro_athletes_mg) · Training sessions at 4 sports centers across Mumbai and the wider Metropolitan Area · ₹2,800 Per Month (estimate) Part of [Athletic Performance Training](https://mytribe.in/pro_athletes_mg/athletic-performance-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pro_athletes_mg/athletic-performance-training/gallery) My athletes’ hard work and podium finishes often get noticed by the press. Proud to share their journeys from the training track to the headlines 🧿. ## Photos and videos - ![A screenshot from the Free Press Journal, where our athletes Saroj Shetty and Kaushik Kamat were named the fastest woman and man at the 46th YMCA State-Level Athletic Meet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78da5e0f-9cf1-40f1-98ce-3bc2f3214355) - ![A news clipping mentioning Kaushik Kamat of Pro Athletes Academy winning the 100m gold medal at the YMCA state-level meet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6aefcf42-a97e-4027-bd5d-6ff86736f97c) - ![This article highlights Daphne Johnson of Pro Athletes Academy winning the girls' under-18 100m gold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1332eb2d-9432-4438-8cfd-8c987ea86894) - ![Another mention in the newspaper of Saroj and Kaushik emerging as the fastest athletes at the meet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f55b15d-13ab-4d42-9e29-de01852d85d7) - ![This article from the Free Press Journal details Jason Castelino's win in the boys' under-18 100m race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5762b896-51f3-4ecd-a30e-9be5a22bda3a) - ![Proud to see my athletes Gagan Amin and Thanish Gaddam featured in the Free Press Journal for creating new meet records at the YMCA athletic meet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a71ac0b7-abfc-4da2-be49-fd0ab73f3aca) - ![A clipping from the Times of India, "Gagan, Krrish create new YMCA athletic records," mentioning Gagan's record-breaking 800m run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc3de666-5178-4828-82e7-28428c4655fa) - ![This article highlights Thanish Gaddam's gold medal win in the boys' under-16 300m race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57e4c2b3-50d1-4531-9e98-bef2e09e485c) ## About As Seen In The News When you see names like Kaushik Kamat or Daphne Johnson in the papers, remember they started exactly where you are—showing up on rainy days and grinding through the same agility drills. These clippings are not just news stories, they are the tangible result of our training system, which combines sprint mechanics, explosive plyometrics, and consistent race-day strategy at venues like the Mumbai University Pavilion. Success on the podium does not happen by accident. It is built in the early morning sessions, the rainy days, and the moments when legs feel heavy but the mind stays focused. My athletes understand that the struggle is where the real reward begins. ### The Method Behind The Medals What you read in the Times of India or Free Press Journal is the output of our structured approach: * **Sprint Mechanics:** We focus on the ABCs of running, perfecting posture, high knees, and arm action. * **Explosive Power:** Through plyometric box jumps and specific gym work, we convert raw effort into speed. * **Race-Day Strategy:** Whether it is a 100m sprint or an 800m run, we train for pacing and tactical awareness to ensure our athletes peak when it matters most. ### Local Results, Proven Impact Our training happens across Mumbai, from Marine Lines to Kandivali East. When Gagan Amin broke an 8-year-old record or Thanish Gaddam took gold in the 300m race, it validated the consistent, hands-on coaching we provide every single day. We don't just coach for medals, we coach for improvement. Whether you are a junior athlete aiming for your first school meet or a senior competitor chasing a state title, the process remains the same. It is about showing up, putting in the work, and trusting the journey. ## About Pro Athletes Academy I’m Manisha, and I don't just coach athletes, I help build them. Seeing my students break records and make headlines isn't just a win for them—it’s a proud moment for our entire academy family 🧿. 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