Srikakulam district, which has produced such great sportspersons as Kodi Ramamurthy Naidu and Karnam Malleswari, and is now becoming a hub for the combat sport of fencing, providing many opportunities for youth in state and national-level competitions.
Apart from fame, those who stand out in the sport are also able to obtain seats in reputable educational institutions under sports quota. One of them is Gurugubelli Akshaya, a national-level fencer who recently got admission in Guntur Medical College under the quota after she cleared NEET-2023.
