The players of Madhya Pradesh State Athletic Academy will bring laurels to the State as they will represent Indian Team at International platform.
In the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held in Bangkok from July 9 to 14. Pooja Jat, the player of the Madhya Pradesh Martial Arts Wrestling Academy, will represent the Indian team. In the championship, Jat will perform talent in 53 kg weight category.
Pooja has been selected for the Asian Wrestling championship, after performing brilliantly in the women's wrestling training camp organized at Sai Center Lucknow.
Expressing happiness over their selection, the State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Jitu Patwari and Director Sports and Youth Welfare SL Thoussen congratulated Pooja Jat and best wishes. Madhya Pradesh Wrestling Academy's Chief Instructor Sakharani has been appointed as the coach of the Indian team for this championship.
Thoussen said that the players of sports academy are showcasing their talent on national and international platforms. They are bringing laurels to the State and country. He encouraged the players to perform well in the championship and give their best.
It is to be noted that for the first time in the junior category, the Academy's player has been selected for the Asian Wrestling championship. Prior to this, Priyashi Prajapati, who has represented the Indian team in the Asian Wrestling Championship held in Japan under U-15 category.