Gulmarg, Mar 12: In a resounding celebration of achievement, the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) concluded its 6th and final snow skiing course for the 2023-24 season, with a felicitation ceremony graced by Col Hem Chandra, Principal of the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Pahalgam.
Addressing the gathering, Col Hem Chandra underscored the essence of nationalism and discipline in the realm of adventure sports, inspiring the students with his profound insights and urging them to embody the values of commitment and patriotism in their pursuits.
The season witnessed a remarkable enrollment of 492 students, with 89 local youth from Jammu and Kashmir actively participating in the courses. Reflecting IISM’s dedication to nurturing regional talent, this initiative aims to foster a culture of adventure sports within the community.
In a pioneering move, IISM introduced a snowboarding course this season, garnering enthusiastic participation from adventure enthusiasts. The course structure encompassed basic, intermediate, advanced skiing courses, along with the newly introduced snowboarding program, accommodating a diverse range of skill levels and interests.
Expressing gratitude to the students for their diligence and perseverance, IISM congratulated the graduates for their remarkable achievements throughout the season. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and skill development, the institute looks forward to continuing its mission of inspiring and empowering individuals in the realm of skiing and snowboarding in the forthcoming seasons.
Indian pistol shooters win team gold in Para World Cup
New Delhi, Mar 12: India added a second gold medal to its tally in the Para Shooting World Cup with the Mixed 10m Air Pistol Standard (SH1) team clinching the top podium finish on day four of the competition here on Tuesday.
The team of Rudransh Khandelwal (364), Akash (346) and Sandeep Kumar (340) aggregated 1050 to finish ahead of South Korea (1037), while China (1019) ended up third.
In the individual section of the same category, Rudransh had to settle for the silver medal after being tied with Korea’s Kim Jungnam, who both scored 364.
But the Korean won on the basis of more ‘inner 10s’ (closest to bullseye). While Kim had nine ‘inner 10s’, Khandelwal had 2.
However, the teenaged shooter can take heart from the fact that he established the world junior record in the category.
The two medals on Tuesday, took Khandelwal’s tally to four (one gold, three silver).
On Monday, Khandelwal had won silver in the mixed 50m pistol (SH1) category.
Rudransh, Nihal Singh and Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Singhraj had also bagged the mixed 50m pistol (SH1) team silver. PTI
