 Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 8: The J&K Sub-Junior Wushu team returned triumphant from the 24th Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship held in Tarn Taran, Punjab, from December 1 to 6, 2024. The team secured an impressive haul of 16 medals, including 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 11 Bronze.
In the Sanda event, Geenakshi clinched a Gold medal, while in the Taolu event, Arzath Wangoo and Mohd Arman Malik also bagged Gold medals. The championship was organized by the Punjab Wushu Association under the aegis of the Wushu Association of India.
Medal Winners:
• Gold:
o Geenakshi
o Arzath Wangoo
o Mohd Arman Malik
• Silver:
o Team Event (Hiranya Mahajan, Praznath, Arzath, Bhavkul, Rudra Pratap, Mohd Arman, Dhruvika, Ahaan, Sourish & Manan)
• Bronze:
o Dhruvika Gupta
o Bhavkul Handoo
o Praznath Wangoo
o Hiranya Mahajan
o Rudra Pratap
o Tabish Maqbool
o Farhaan Rashid
o Sana Sheeraz
o Syed Mursaleen Shah
o Ahsaan ul Haq
Kuldeep Handoo, Dronacharya Awardee, congratulated the team for their stellar performance and thanked the J&K Sports Council, especially Secretary Ms. Nuzhat Gul, for their unwavering support. He highlighted the recent procurement of Wushu equipment from an agency approved by the International Wushu Federation, which contributed significantly to the team’s success.
Sh. Vijay Saraf (President) and Bhavneet (General Secretary) of the J&K Wushu Association also extended their congratulations to the team and expressed gratitude to the J&K Sports Council for their continued support in helping athletes achieve national and international recognition.
The team’s remarkable performance has brought pride to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, further solidifying its reputation in Wushu sports. |
