 Early Times Report
Katra, July 10: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today felicitated its accomplished para archer Payal Nag for bringing laurels to the nation by securing a Bronze Medal at the World Archery Para Series-2026 held at Nove Mesto, Czech Republic from June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Payal won the bronze medal in the Compound Women Team Event alongside fellow Indian para archer Sheetal Devi, who was also nurtured at the SMVD Sports Complex, delivering an outstanding performance against some of the world’s finest para archers.
While felicitating Payal with Mata Ki Chunri, Shri Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, congratulated her on this remarkable achievement and commended her dedication, perseverance and unwavering pursuit of excellence. He described her success as a matter of immense pride for both the nation and the Shrine Board and exuded confidence that she would continue to achieve greater milestones and bring further laurels to the country in the years to come.
The Shrine Board, under the Chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, JK-UT, remains committed to promoting sports and nurturing young talent by providing world-class training facilities and opportunities. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex is being developed as a Centre of Excellence with modern infrastructure and resources to support aspiring sportspersons in achieving success at national and international levels.
Notably, Payal is scheduled to represent India in the World Archery Para Series – Leg III to be held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in September 2026. She will thereafter represent the country at the Para Asian Games scheduled to be held in Japan in October 2026. Among those present on the occasion were Shri Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Satish Kumar Sharma, Jt. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Dhruv Gupta, Asstt. Chief Executive Officer; coaches and other Shrine Board officials. |
