Players of Madhya Pradesh State Water Sports Academy brought laurels to the State by bagging three gold medals and a silver medal at International Regatta Championship.
The championship was held at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Players of State water sports academy were representing team India. It is to be noted that players of ten countries participated in the championship and showcased their talent.
Harshita Tomar, the promising player of the academy performed impressively at the laser 4.7 event and bagged a gold medal at the championship. Interestingly, Harshita Tomar was the only girl player among top ten players in lazer 4.7 open event. Among other players, there were boys from countries like U.A.E., Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Another player Uma Chahan exhibiting an impressive performance at the championship won a gold medal. She won the medal at optimistic event by gaining first position leaving behind the Sweden player. Academy's emerging player Ritika Dangi won a silver medal in this event. Academy champion Govind Bairagi also won the bronze medal in the boys’ category of laser Radial event in the championship.
Prior to this, players of the academy Harshita Tomar and Uma Chauhan have won a gold medal each, Ritika Dangi, one silver and Ashish Vishwakarma and Tanu Bisen won one bronze medal in the YAI Senior and Junior National Sailing Championship held in Andhra Pradesh's Krishnapatnam.
The winners of the championships met Mister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashodhara Raje Scindia at her residence on Thursday. The Sports Minister appreciated the performance of the players and congratulated them on winning the medal. On this occasion, the Chief Coach of the Academy G.l. Yadav, Assistant Trainer Sub Divisional Major P Madhu and Anil Sharma were present.