The J&K gymnastics team delivered an impressive performance at the 69th National School Games Championship, clinching a rich haul of medals across age categories and bringing laurels to the Union Territory.
Officials said the athletes excelled in both the Under-19 and Under-17 categories with standout individual and team performances.
In the Under-19 Girls category, Muskan won the gold medal in the Ball event with a composed and skilful display.
Manya added to the medal tally by securing two silver medals-one in the Ribbon event and another in the Overall Individual category.
In the Under-17 category, Vaibhavi Sharma emerged as a top performer, bagging a gold medal in the Hoop event.
She also won two silver medals, one in the Overall Individual category and another in the Team event, which she secured jointly with teammates Aditya Choudhary and Triza Balal Thapa.
Director General, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Anuradha Gupta congratulated the players and coaches for the achievement.
“These outstanding achievements are a reflection of sheer determination, rigorous training, and discipline. I congratulate our talented gymnasts and commend their coaches for their exceptional guidance. This success shows our commitment to nurturing sporting excellence in J&K,” she said.
The department said the success was the result of sustained hard work and perseverance by the sportspersons, along with the dedicated efforts of their coaches.
Officials also highlighted the continued support of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports in providing infrastructure, opportunities and encouragement to young athletes.
The department further noted that the Under-19 team was coached by Kamal Singh, while the Under-17 team trained under Seema Mehra, whose mentorship played a crucial role in shaping the medal-winning performances.
