Delhi, Dec 14: Making the entire sports fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir proud and keeping the UT’s Flag high at the national scene, Anya Rakeal from Air Force School Satwari, District Jammu has clinched the first ever medal in 68th National School Games in U-19 Girls Weightlifting Championship held at New Delhi.
Showing stellar grit, composure, promise and extraordinary skill, Ms Anya sparkled while taking part in +87kg weight category.
Secretary to Government Youth Services and Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez and Director General Youth Services and Sports, Rajinder Singh Tara congratulated the ace athlete along with her coach, Dhanraj Singh Slathia for clinching historic Bronze medal.
The congratulatory message read “You have made the entire UT proud by scripting history, besides proving that Jammu and Kashmir possessed immense sporting talent. Such performances at the National scene would certainly help Jammu and Kashmir to carve a space on the country’s sports map. Hats off to you”.