Showcasing an outstanding performance at the International Shooting Game Federation (ISGF) Junior World Cup Shotgun Championship, player Manisha Keer from Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy bagged a bronze medal bringing laurels to the State.
With putting up an impressive show at the championship Manisha secured third position in trap mix double event at the championship. It is to be noted that the championship was played at Italy from August 14 to 20.
Here on Monday, the players met Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia at TT Nagar stadium.
While expressing her deep contentment over the success of the players, Yashodhara Raje Scindia said, “Daughters of the State are bringing laurel to State, country and Academy continuously from International sports competitions.”
Elaborating further, she said, “We are proud of our players as they have put in great efforts and glorified the name of State at international platform.” She also wished them luck for their future endeavours and said that they should maintain their success in coming championships as well.
Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain also congratulated the players and asked them to play well at the championship. Notably, the player Manisha Keer has bagged many medals for her outstanding performance at national and international platforms.
Meanwhile, Scindia reviewed the development works being carried out by sports department on Monday at Dhyan Chand Hall of TT Nagar Stadium. While
interacting with the officials, Scindia gave them necessary instructions on various sports activities.
During the meeting, Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain, Joint Director Vinod Pradhan, BS Yadav and other officials were present.