VIJAYAWADA: Boyi Satya, a determined and passionate handball player from Vijayawada, is making her mark on the national stage while pursuing her first year of B.Com (Taxation and Procedures) at Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana (KBN) College. At just 18, she has already represented Andhra Pradesh in eight national handball championships, emerging as a symbol of hard work, resilience, and ambition.
Satya’s dedication was recognised at the highest level when she received the Best Female Sportsperson award from Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
This proud moment marked a new milestone in her journey, adding further motivation to her dream of representing India. Her journey began in Class 7, when she was inspired by senior players who went on to secure government jobs in the Railways and banks through sports quota.
“I saw my seniors playing handball and achieving something great in life. That lit a spark in me. I wanted to become like them and make my family proud,” Satya recalls.
After joining KBN College, she came under the mentorship of Physical Education Director Hemachandar Rao, who recognised her potential early on.
“Satya is always focused and fearless. What sets her apart is her discipline; she never missed a session, even during the summer holidays,” says Rao. He adds that the college was quick to support her, offering free education and access to all sports facilities, recognising her as a true asset to the institution. Under Rao’s coaching and with the college’s backing, Satya began training and soon started participating in national-level competitions.
Her appearances include the Sub-Junior Nationals held in Uttarakhand in 2019, Junior Nationals in Uttar Pradesh (2021), Khelo India Nationals in Haryana (2021-22), Under-19 Nationals in Delhi (2023) and Haryana (2024), South Zone Inter-University tournament in Tamil Nadu (2025), the 47th Junior Nationals in Uttar Pradesh (2025), and most recently, the 53rd Senior Nationals in Agra (2025). Coming from a modest background, Satya credits her family for her success. Her father, B Kanaka Raju, works in a corporate firm, while her mother, B Adilakshmi, is a homemaker, and her younger sister, Roshini Teja, is an Intermediate student. “We never had much, but we always believed in her dreams. Watching her grow through handball has been our biggest joy,” says Adilakshmi.
“There are days I’m exhausted after training or traveling, but I remind myself why I started. My dream is to represent India in the Olympics 2028. That keeps me going,” she says with determination.
She said that the support of the college management, including Secretary T Srinivas Rao, Principal G Krishnaveni, and her coach, Physical Director Hemachandar Rao, was unwavering and played a crucial role in her sports career.
“I am proud of what my daughter has achieved. She is setting an example not just for our family, but for many girls in our community,” says her father, Kanaka Raju. Satya draws inspiration from football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. “His dedication and the way he never gives up, I relate to that. He motivates me to dream big and stay strong,” she added.