MP’s Khandwa Celebrates As Kovid Gangrade Bags WorldSkills Silver In Shanghai
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh): Khandwa native Kovid Gangrade won a silver medal in the Digital Interactive Media Design category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, where participants from around 70 countries competed across various skill disciplines. Gangrade received a warm homecoming on his return to Khandwa following his performance as part of Team India, which secured…
Khandwa, a town in Madhya Pradesh, celebrated as Kovid Gangrade brought home a silver medal from the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Gangrade, a native of Khandwa, competed for Team India, which finished at the 10th position overall during the event. The competition, spanning six days from September 22 to 27, 2022, saw participation from more than 1,400 young competitors from around the globe.
Gangrade's remarkable feat was the culmination of nearly a year of dedicated preparation. Speaking about his achievement, Gangrade expressed immense pride, attributing it to the support of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the National Skill Development Corporation, and the Media & Entertainment Skills Council.
These organizations provided him with necessary training, travel, accommodation, and ensured his safety throughout the competition. Gangrade, while born in Mumbai, has deep connections to Khandwa, his ancestral home, as he often reflects on his childhood vacation memories there. He is fondly called 'Khandwa wala' by his friends, a nickname inspired by the renowned singer Kishore Kumar.
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