Harvard Spends Time with Children from Kehlshala, Donates Apparel to Community
Photo courtesy of Chris Smith.
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team is traveling to India
for an 11-day training and service trip. Members of the team will
post regular blog entries on GoCrimson.com during their trip over
the next few weeks.
Blog Post by
Vidya Rajan ’13 on Jan. 5
Blog Post
by Alexandra Zindman '11 on Jan. 8
Blog Post
by Cece Cortes '12 on Jan. 9
Blog
Post by Vidya Rajan '13 on Jan. 10
Blog
Post by Katherine O'Donnell '10 on Jan. 11
Blog
Post by Johanna Snyder '10 on Jan. 12
Blog
Post by Bethan Williams '11 on Jan. 14
Blog
Post by Johanna Snyder '10 and Katherine O'Donnell '10 on Jan.
14
ExpressIndia.com Feature on Bringing Hope
Through Squash
Map of Harvard
Destinations During Trip to India
Photo Gallery of Harvard Women's Squash in
India
Blog post by Sarah Mumanachit '13
The Harvard Women’s Squash Team woke up excited for another
day in Chandigarh. In the morning, they had a great practice
session including drills, game play (singles and doubles),
plyometrics, some yoga, and ending with court-sprints. The team was
able to complete a highly efficient practice on just two courts.
After the productive practice, the team headed to the seamstress.
After being measured for traditional Indian outfits, which coach
(Satinder) Bajwa planned for the women’s team they returned
to the seamstress for final alterations. The team was amazed by the
beauty and uniqueness in each garment’s design, a combination
of cream-colored cloth with of course embroidered crimson
patterns.
As a reward for the day’s hard work, the team had an
incredible time with the Khelshala kids both on and off the court.
The fun ranged from Simon Says, Duck Duck Goose, Animal Crackers,
target practice with prizes, yoga, and homework help. To top it
off, Khelshala had a special visitor, the Governor of Pujba. The
governor came to observe the program in action and to express his
support for Khelshala and its purpose. In the end, coach Bajwa
presented the kids of Khelshala with Harvard Squash’s
donations, which included apparel, shoes, goggles, and more.
With days like this in India, the team is not looking forward to
depart in a couple of days.
