Exhibiting an impressive performance, the players of Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy marked the grand closure of two-day seventh State Shooting Shotgun Championship on Friday.
The players of Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy on the last day of the State championship won seven medals including five gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal. It is to be noted that as many as 12 events were played at the championship.
Interestingly, putting up a great match both the days, the players of State shooting academy have bagged six gold medals, three silver medals and three bronze medals. Besides, during the championship, players from various districts of Madhya Pradesh and the female players from women shooting clubs participated. Showcasing a brilliant performance each player gave a tough fight to their opponent. It is noteworthy that the players wonderfully showcased their talent and hardwork on the first day of the competition.
But, an impressive show was put up by the players of Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy. Under various events including skeet shooting and doubles, the players played wonderfully.
On the last day of the championship player Rituraj won a gold medal under Skeet event male category. Besides, under skeet event female category player Parvati won a gold medal. Notably, on the first day players of State academy bagged gold, silver and bronze medals in various categories.
After the match, a felicitation programme was held wherein the winners of the matches were awarded with certificates and medals.
On the occasion, Joint Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Vinod Pradhan, Deputy Director of Directorate of Sports (finance) Pradeep Unkar, District Sports Officer Vikas Khadarkar, Deputy Director of Directorate of Sports PS Bundela and other officials of sports academy were also present.