The girls are also showcasing brilliant performances in sports as compared to the boys. They have bagged medals in various championships, glorifying the name of the State on an international platform.
Chinki Yadav, shooter from Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy, has won bronze medal at the Junior Shooting World Championship 2017 held in Germany.
On the other hand, the female fencing players left no stone unturned to put up a brilliant performance at National Junior Fencing Championship held at Nasik, Maharashtra. The players bagged six medals at the championship including one gold medal, three silver and two bronze medals.
It is to be noted that at the Junior Shooting World Championship 2017, Team India was at the third position with 1711 points in 25 meters ‘sports pistol’. Team China was the winner with 1734 points while Thailand was at second position with 1713 points. As many as 17 countries participated in the championship. Chinki Yadav along with along with players Muskaan and Shiron were among the champions representing Team India.
At National Junior Fencing Championship, player Pooja Dangi won gold medal at EP event. Player Khushi Dabade, Nisha Taide and Tanisha Manlviya won silver medals respectively.
Players Kanika Mishra and Pooja Dangi won bronze medals respectively showcasing a wonderful performance at the championship. The championship was held on June 25 till June 27.
On the success of the State players on national and international platform Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashodhara Raje Scindia expressed her deep contentment. She congratulated the players for the achievement and wished them luck for their future.
She said that the female players of the State are no less than the male players. They equally participate in the championships and glorify the name of the State at each championship. She also encouraged them to give same performance in other competitions as well and give their best at various competitions.
Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain also congratulated the players and asked them to play well at the championships in future as well.