Div Com-(J) accords warm reception to Champion para Athelete Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar at Jammu

Jammu: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar on Thursday received and welcomed 16-year-old Para Athletes Sheetal Devi and Para AtheleteRakesh Kumar at Jammu. The Para Athletes have returned after winning Medals at recently concluded Para Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.
Sheetal Devi, who was born without arms, has defied all odds to become the World’s First Armless Female Champion Archer.
The DivComm saluted her grit, determination and invincible spirit of Sheetal Devi that made her worlds first para Archer without arms. He also lauded the hardwork and achievements of Rakesh Kumar.
The J&K and while nation is proud of the achievements of the para Athletes, he said.
The DivComm further added that rhe J&K under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor ManojSinha is making all efforts to promote sports and promote the sportspersons.
He also appreciated the role of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for nurturing and provide facilities to the athletes.
ADDC Kishtwar, Sham Lal, member J&K Sports Council RanjitKalra; DSO Sports Council, Baljinder Singh; ArjunaAwadee, Krupali Singh; Coach AbhilashaChoudhary, Escort Romika Sharma and other prominent sportspersons were present on the occasion.