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A “Sports Village” in Kurmedu · In Kabaddi, ten students reached the

National level, and 21 participated at
Following a transfer to ZPHS
Kurmedu, a school with 548 students, Md. the State level.
Tasleem brought a new energy to sports with These achievements brought recognition
the support of Headmistress Dr. Adapala Vani. to both the school and the village of Kurmedu,
The results were extraordinary, with students earning it the title of a “Sports Village”.
reaching new heights in competition:
Using Sports to Boost Enrollment
· Two students achieved
After being promoted to School
National-level participation in Assistant (Physical Education), Md. Tasleem
Volleyball, while eight competed at the was posted at ZPHS Kurmapalli. There, he
State level. took on an additional challenge: increasing

student enrollment. He successfully used
sports as a way to attract students to
education, breathing new life into the
school.

· An appreciation from Director of School
Education Sri E V Narsimha Reddy
in July 2024.

Md. Tasleem’s career illustrates that a
teacher can profoundly influence students’
futures through more than just academics.
His journey conveys a powerful message:

“Sports are not just games… they are
tools that shape lives”.

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