 Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 29: Tawi Trekkers J&K celebrated its 37th anniversary and prize distribution function in a simple but impressive function held at Press Club of Jammu here today.
On this occasion, a number of Sport climbers, mountaineers, institutions which promote adventure activities and its prominent members were honoured by the Chief Guest Ashwani Sharma, former MLA. On the occasion while Prof Lalit Magotra was the presiding guest, Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Chief Executive Officer, Surinsar-Mansar Development Authority and Parveen Sharma, Chairman, the Citizens' Co-operative Bank were the guests of honour.
Prominent among others present on the occasion included Patron of the Club Rahul Sharma, Co Secretary General of the Press Club; Zorawar Singh Jamwal; Legal Advisor of the club Prem Sadotra and General Secretary of the club Shawetica Khajuria besides other office bearers of the club and Mountaineering Association of J&K.
The main attraction of the prize distribution function was Shivani Charak, the top ranked women climber of India who brought laurels to the state by winning 2 Gold and 4 Silver medals in various national competitions at Delhi, Darjeeling and Sikkim and also participated in two international competitions in China
Shivani was honoured with the medals, a memento and a cash prize of Rs 5000.
Ajay Deep Singh, another top ranked climber of India who won 2 gold and two Silver medals in the National Competitions was also honoured with a memento and a cash prize of Rs 5000. Arun Deep Singh, currently ranked number 4th in the country who won a Gold and a silver medal in the National competitions was also honoured with a cash prize of Rs 5000. International climbers Mrityunjay Sharma and Shilpa Charak were also honoured along with Asma Gul, a very talented climber.
Two mountaineers of the club Stanzin Youthog and Manik Slathia who recently scaled Trishul peak (23320ft) in an expedition organized by IMF as part of selection for Everest Massif expedition were also honoured. The 3rd climber Ambreen Fatima who was also a candidate for selection for the Everest expedition, however, could not attend the function. Similarly, Everester Ram Singh and Everester Nirmal Kumar could not be honoured as they are presently participating in a prestigious expedition being organized by IMF.
The Dedication Award of the Highest Order was presented to Sprawling Buds ICSE School, Bantalab, Jammu for outstanding services to the cause of Adventure. |
