 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 28: Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari declared open the 17th Sub Junior National Wushu Championship in an impressive and well attended function at Police Auditorium, Gulshan ground, here today. Ansari was the chief guest on the occasion, while Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, Secretary J&K State Sports Council and Bhupender Singh Bajwa, president Wushu Association of India were the guests of honour.
Ranjeet Kalra, Vice Chairman Sports Council Jammu and Senior Vice President Wushu Association of J&K; Sandeep Choudhary, SP South; Vijay Saraf, President J&K Wushu Association; Dr Ashutosh Sharma, General Secretary J&K Olympic Association; Anil Vij, Vice President Wushu Association of India and Kuldeep Handoo, Chief Wushu Coach of India and General Secretary Wushu Association of J&K also graced the occasion with their presence.
A total of 1100 participants including 900 players and 200 officials drawn from 37 affiliate Units of Wushu across the country are taking part in the Championship. While speaking on the occasion, Ansari welcomed the visiting players and termed them as the messengers of peace and harmony. The Minister attributed the success of his Ministry to his young team including Mr Parra, Kalra and Handoo etc.
Earlier, Ranjeet Kalra presented welcome address and gave brief report of the Championship.
A beautiful cultural item 'Guldasta'- an amalgam of Dogri, Kashmiri and Punjabi dance presented by Natya Roots Dance Group enthralled the entire audience, while Wushu Demonstration was a delight to watch.
Mementoes were presented to all the dignitaries by the chief guest on the occasion, while Ranjeet Kalra presented a memento to the chief guest as a token of gratitude from the organizers. Vijay Saraf, president Wushu Association of J&K presented vote of thanks.
The proceedings of the opening ceremony were conducted by Rajesh Dhar. |
