The players of State Water Sports Academy showcased their talent at 2022 Asian Canoe Slalom Championship, played in Pattaya, Thailand by bagging nine medals. The championship was played in Pattaya, Thailand. It was held in the junior, under-23 and senior categories.
The winners of the State Water Sports Academy, had a courtsey meet with State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia. The Minister was informed about their achievements and she congratulated them.
She said that the similar artificial Canoe Slalom course would be provided to the players in Madhya Pradesh as in Thailand.
It is noteworthy that at the 2022 Asian Canoe Slalom Championship, the players have made the country and the state proud by earning nine medals including two silver and seven bronze.
Players who won bronze medals include Jhanvi Srivastava - C-1 Women Senior, Shubham Kewat - K-1 Men Under - 23, Vishal Kewat - C-1 Men Under-23, Amit Vishwakarma - K-1 Men Under-18, Bhumi Baghel - C-1 Women Under-18, Jhanvi Srivastava, Ahana Yadav, -C-1 Women's Senior Team Event, Jhanvi Srivastava, Bhumi Baghel, K-1 Women's Senior Team Event. Players who won silver medals include Ahana Yadav - K-1 Women Under 23 and Bhumi Baghel - K-1 Women Under-18. The players of Water Sports Academy are learning the game under the guidance of Chief Instructor of the Academy Devendra Gupta and Assistant Instructor Champa Maurya.