The fencing players of Madhya Pradesh State Martial Art Fencing Academy exhibited a brilliant performance at National Under-17 Cadet Fencing Championship. The players bagged two medals at the championship - one gold and one bronze medal.
Notably, the National under 17 Cadet Fencing Championship was played at Nanded, Maharashtra. The championship was played from July 7 to 9 wherein the players of Madhya Pradesh showcased a wonderful performance.
Entering in the semifinals, the players gave a tough competition to their competitors. Three players from the State made it to the semi-finals at EP event of fencing championship. The final match was played between Sushil and Ankur Jain.
Sushil remained confident throughout the match and defeating Ankur, bagged the gold medal. On the other hand player Shankar bagged a bronze medal at the finals.
On the success of the State players on national sports platform Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashodhara Raje Scindia congratulated the players for the achievement and wished them luck for their future.
She said that the players of Madhya Pradesh are excelling in all the games and at all the platforms.
She said that the players are bringing laurel to State, country and Academy continuously by performing excellent at the championships. 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.
The fencing players are being trained by chief coach of the academy Bhupendra Singh Chauhan.