“If you are going to do something, do it to the best of your ability.” This is how I approach every aspect of my life.
I am Ananya Kamboj from India, Global Citizen, and an 18-year-old girl from a humble background with myriad dreams twinkling in my eyes. I happen to be an ambassador of football, peace, SDGs, and youth empowerment. I wish to take the spirit of hope, togetherness, and inspiration to millions of children across India and South Asia and make this world a better place to live in. Ananya Kamboj is a Founder of Sports to Lead.
I strive to put my best foot forward and to continuously learn and grow with every activity I take on. I believe that everyone can always learn something from someone.
I am in my first year of software engineering at Thompson Rivers University and am an active advocate for Women in STEM. My favorite part of my engineering studies is when I have the chance to stretch what I know and apply it to a complex problem; it is the excitement that progress creates. I aspire to inspire more young women and girls to pursue STEM through my engineering work!
Here is the media coverage:
The Indian Express: Life in a Foreign University: ‘Studying engineering at Canadian university — organised and flexible’
Hindustan Times: Ananya Kamboj, Successfully Participated in 3 Guinness World Record events
The Tribune: ..and she puts her best foot forward
The Hindu: Football fostering friendship
Business Insider: How Football Is Helping to Solve Gender Equality in Asia
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India: From Mohali to St. Petersburg
Olympic Channel: Meet Ananya Kamboj: A 16-year-old who is empowering women through sports
India Saga: Ananya Kamboj, successfully participated in three Guinness World Record events for Football for Friendship
HerStory: Meet the 15-yr-old ‘young journalist’ from Chandigarh who uses sports to promote gender equality
Jagran Josh: This 16-Year-Old Young Achiever is taking on Global Issues while Winning Hearts and Minds
The Logical Indian: Meet The 17-Year-Old, Ananya Kamboj, India’s Goodwill Ambassador To BRICS
SheThePeople: Chandigarh girl pins her name in three Guinness World Record events
Jagran Josh: Jagran Josh Education Awards 2021: Check complete list of winners and awardees here
SheThePeople: Who is Ananya Kamboj? Class 12 student took part in three Guinness World Record events
Socio Story: Meet 15-year-old Ananya Kamboj who wishes to promote change through sports in India
CLIQTAX: Meet the young achiever fostering friendship and promoting equality through sports
Brainfeed Magazine: “I Fell in Love With Football Watching Messi,” Brainfeed Talks With Ananya Kamboj
Moneycontrol: These two child authors are raising important issues through their books
1M2030: 1M2030 Story #10: Empowering Girls Through Sports – By Ananya Kamboj
GirlTable: Ananya Kamboj
The Indian Express: The young and the responsive
ArunFoot.com: Indian sisters Ananya Kamboj & Aahana Kamboj participated in Football for Friendship 2020!
eShe: These Two Child Authors Are Bringing Up Burning Issues Through Their Books
Thrive Global: Meet a 15-Yr-Old Journalist Ananya Kamboj Who Uses Sports To Promote Gender Equality
VTV INDIA: Ananya Kamboj, The 15-Year-Old “Young Journalist” Is Shepherding Gender Equality
Rights of Equality: Ananya kamboj : Using Sports to Empower Girls and Women
WONKedition: Change Makers: Ananya Kamboj is a teenage changing the world through sports
YourStory: मिलिए चंडीगढ़ की 15 वर्षीय ‘युवा पत्रकार’ से जो खेलों के जरिये दे रही है लैंगिक समानता को बढ़ावा
Sputnik: Global Children’s Programme ‘Football for Friendship’ Draws Over 1mn Participants Despite Pandemic
The Women Journal: Here’s How This 16-Year Old Girl Is Empowering Women
Let Me Breathe: Environmental literacy is the key to combat climate change
The Tribal Box: International Youth Journalist Promotes Gender Equality in Sports with Her Initiative ‘Sports To Lead’
Smart Kidzs: Instagram Live Session with Ananya Kamboj, Founder of Sports To Lead And Award Winning Young Journalist
The CSR Journal: National Youth Day 2022: Honouring the Young Activists of India
The Fact News: Ananya Kamboj’s Ongoing Journey
Keeper Facts: A young Journalist of 15 years working to change the face of racism in sports
Gazprom Football: F4F FACES: 14-year-old BRICS Good Will Ambassador to Participate in 2019 Football for Friendship
Euronews: Football for Friendship profile: Ananya Kamboj, India
APN News: Book : “My Journey from Mohali to St. Petersburg” A Gift to Indo-Russian Brotherhood
United News of India: It is about taking everyone along in yoiur success, says 13-yr old Ananya
The Indian Express: Liverpool has a slight edge in the Champions League final: Roberto Carlos
The Tribune: Chandigarh girl to represent India at global FIFA event
The Tribune: Mohali girl shines at football programme in Russia
The Sports Mirror: India’s young journalist Ananya Kamboj participated in 2018 Football for Friendship Open Draw
Kamboj Society: United Nations invites Ananya Kamboj for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Financial Express: Mission XI Million picks Chandigarh girl Ananya Kamboj
The Voice Of Woman: A Journey From Mohali To St. Petersburg – Ananya Kamboj
Sport Savour: Young Journalist Ananya Kamboj Journeys from Mohali to St Petersburg to celebrate friendship through football
The India Post: Ananya Kamboj from Mohali became Ambassador of the World Literacy Foundation
Vikram Kamboj: Proud daddy of the most exceptional daughter
Vikram Kamboj: 13-year-old Ananya Kamboj becomes a published author!