 Early Times Report
Jammu, July 28: It was a spellbound show by budding fencers at Goodwill Day-Night fencing event organised at Maulana Azad Stadium here.
The bouts were organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with Ad-hoc Committee of J&K Amateur Fencing Association under the supervision of Ashok Singh, Divisional Sports Officer, Jammu.
The competitions were organised by Assistant Commissioner (General) Jammu, Rakesh Dubey while Ms Nuzhat Gull, Secretary, J&K Sports Council was the Guest of Honour and Dr Zafar Iqbal, Chief Account Officer (CAO), J&K Sports Council, was the special guest.
Rashid Ahmed, Convener Ad-hoc Committee briefed the dignitaries about the fencing sport and it's growing popularity among masses.
The participating fencers also expressed gratitude to the J&K Sports Council and the Govt of India for granting State Centre of Excellence in Fencing at M.A Stadium, Jammu. The matches were officiated by Fencing instructor, Shoutu Lal Sharma and Junior Coach, Rachna Jamwal. The event was officiated by Maninder Pal Singh, Varun Slathia, Javed Ahmed and Teja Singh.
In bouts, (Sabre Women) Shreya Gupta beat Ananya 10-4, in (Epee Boys), Sawan Magotra lost to Sivansh Kapoor 3-5, in (Sabre Boys) between Udaiveer beat Lakshya, 5-2, in (Epee women), Twinkle beat Gyan Kour 4-1, in (Foil Men), Tanish beat and Aadhar 6-4.
And in (Women Foil), Shriya beat Suhani 5-1.
Ms Gull speaking on the occasion, briefed the achievements of players, appreciated and encouraged them for result they have secured at national and international level.
Mr Dubey lauded the role of J&K Sports Council for encouraging sports with true spirit. "India is flourishing in sports and Jammu and Kashmir has no dearth of talent as well," said the Chief Guest.
He wished the athletes for their bright future. |
