The 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.
Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashidhara Raje Scindia met the champions at TT Nagar stadium on Thursday. On the success of the State players on national sports platform Scindia expressed her deep contentment. She congratulated the players for the achievement and wished them luck for their future.
She further said that event female players of the State are not far behind the male champions. Daughters of state are bringing laurel to State, country and Academy continuously by putting up impressive show at the championships.
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. Elaborating further, she said, “We are proud of our players.”
It is to be noted that at the 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 at Nasik.
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.