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Archer from MP bags gold medal in National Sub Junior Archery Championship 2017

Staff Reporter

The archers from Madhya Pradesh presented an outstanding show at the 37th National Sub Junior Archery Championship 2017.

Archer Muskan Kirar from Madhya Pradesh bagged a gold medal at the championship by defeating Telangana.

Notably, the 37th National Sub Junior Archery Championship 2017 was organised at Bhubaneswar. The championship was held from March 17 till March 22. Showcasing an impressive performance at the championship Muskan Kirar also bagged the title of National Champion.

Interestingly, the 15 year old Muskan is a new admission in Madhya Pradesh Archery Academy at Jabalpur. She took admission this year only and with her hard work and persistence she earned the gold medal at the championship.

Amazingly, this was her first national championship. Muskan with optimistic approach won five knock-out matches back-to-back. With the swift and flexibility, Muskan was able to impress the archery lovers at the stadium.

She defeated Telangana in the final match of 37th National Sub Junior Archery Championship 2017, while New Delhi remained at the third position.

It is to be noted that during the national championship archers

from 28 States of the country participated.

Besides, as many as 24 players (male and female category) from Madhya Pradesh participated.

Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh Yashodhara Raje Scindia expressed a deep contentment over the achievement by Muskan Kirar. She congratulated Muskan and said that Muskan has set an example for the upcoming young archers.

She also said that all other players should give their best performance during

championships.

Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain also congratulated Muskan for her achievement.

Notably, the players are learning archery from Coach Richhpal Singh at Madhya Pradesh Archery Academy.