Srinagar: Backed by some fantastic performances in the 37th National Games currently underway in Goa, the athletes from J&K have emerged as a force to reckon with.
While it all began with bagging of silver medal in rhythmic gymnastics by the J&K in the team championship led ably by Shivangi, SnehaDewan, Himnai Gupta, and ViominiDogra, the team showcased their talent and determination to stay relevant in the event till the end.
While thanking Sports Council coaches Krupali Singh and Manisha Gupta for their guidance and support in helping them realize their potential and achieve success, the elated gymnasts said that the international-level facilities in addition to expert advice and training played a crucial role in the team’s achievement.
The Sports Council Gymnastics Academy trainees continued to excel in the other events during the competition where the silver medal in the group event was bagged by gymnasts comprising GouravChettri, ParulMehra, DhruvDewan, LakshMahajan, and Manav Gupta. The effort bears a testimony to their hard work and skill and defeating strong competitors like SSCB, Gujarat, and West Bengal is quite an accomplishment said their coaches.
Meanwhile, in PencakSilat, athletes also put on a splendid show bagging silver and bronze medals. While raves Ahmad won bronze in the Tunggal category, ShahidMuzaffar won the silver medal and SalikFarooq also stormed into the final by defeating his competitor from Goa.
Congratulating the J&K team, SarmadHafeez, Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports extend his warmest congratulations for their splendid performance, and exemplary show thus far in both the individual and team events. SarmadHafeez said that athletes have showcased not only her exceptional skills but also her determination and commitment to their passion. The remarkable achievement during the past few days is a testament to the relentless efforts put in by our athletes, coaches, and support staff, he added. “I am filled with immense pride seeing our players shine on the bigger stages, bringing glory to our union territory, ” saidSarmadHafeez.
Terming the medallists as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and a source of pride, Secretary Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull congratulated the medallists on their exceptional performances. Gull said that each triumph of our athletes is a testament to hard work, talent, and unwavering spirit.
Meanwhile, sports buffs across the J&K while taking to social networking sites commend players for their outstanding achievements and wished other participants to continue the winning streak in other disciplines.
Apart from the coaches and support staff, member J&K Sports Council, RanjitKalra and Chief Sports Officer, Mohammad Haneef are also accompanying the J&K contingent.
Pertinently a few days ago the J&K para-archer duo of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi shined in the Para Asian Games held in Hangzhou. Rakesh won a silver medal in the men’s compound archery defeating AlisinaManshaezadeh of Iran and Sheetal Devi triumphed against AlimNurSyahidah from Singapore clinching a gold medal.
