Mysuru: M.L. Ajay Pruthviraj, a 10th grade student of Ideal Jawa Rotary School in city, excelled in the State-level Athletic Championship organised by the Department of School Education at  Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, recently.

Ajay won gold in the 400 mts run and silver in the 200 mts sprint. Following his achievements, he has qualified for the National-Level Sports Meet to be held in Madhya Pradesh.

Earlier, by emerging first in all athletic events at the District-level School Sports and earning 10 points, Ajay had emerged as the ‘Individual Champion’.

Son of M.L. Raju and Sangeetha, residents of Gayathripuram, Mysuru, Ajay is currently undergoing training under international player Rina George.