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| Prime Minister hails cyclist Adil Altaf of Srinagar | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed cyclist Adil Altaf from Srinagar while addressing the 90th episode of the ‘Mann Ki Baat”.
“Father of Adil Altaf from Srinagar, who won the gold in 70 km cycling, does tailoring work, but, has left no stone unturned to fulfill his son's dreams. Today Adil has brought pride to his father and the entire Jammu-Kashmir”, the Prime Minister said.
18-year-old Adil Altaf won the gold medal in the boys’ individual 70 kilometers cycle road race at the Khelo India Youth Games. His father Shah Altaf Hussain owns a tailoring shop in Srinagar.
“When Altaf started cycling, he would bring a cloth and other materials for me before his training started. I used to work as a weaver before running this small shop. Getting him a cycle worth 5,000 or 15,000 was tough and I would work extra hours to support him. The last two years have been tough due to Covid-19; the only helper I had has left and stitching orders have been reduced. But seeing Adil win medals brings joy to us and he makes us proud,” Hussain told a news agency.
As reported earlier by winning one gold and two silver medals in cycling during the ongoing 'Khelo India Youth Games' at Haryana, Adil Altaf- a native of Lal Bazar of Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir has created history in the sports of the Union Territory.
The promising cyclist of Srinagar city has set an inspiring example for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
It was all due to the performance of Adil Altaf that first-time the Jammu and Kashmir has won the title of runner-up in cycling.
Adil created a new record by winning the gold medal in the 70 km event of the boy's category. For the first time, a player from Jammu and Kashmir has won two medals in cycling sport. Adil's father runs a tailor's shop in Lal Bazar, Srinagar. On Friday, Adil brought laurels to the state by winning a silver medal in the 28 km event.
Adil Altaf is a resident of Lal Bazar, Srinagar-the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir.
Adil said that the financial condition of the family is very good so he could not get the proper diet and training as a professional. |
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