Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha appreciated the Para Archers from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for their incredible achievement at Asian Para Archery Championships 2023 held at Bangkok.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on X, “What an incredible achievement! Para archers from J&K scripted history & brought glory to India by winning 6 Medals including 4 gold, 1 silver & 1 bronze at Para Asian Archery Championship, Thailand. The consistent performances of our Archers reflect hard work & perseverance. The outstanding performances of Sheetal, Rakesh and Sarita after admirable achievement at Asian Para Games, exemplify true spirit of sportsmanship. This is just the beginning of a new sporting era. My best wishes to all the athletes for their future endeavours”.
Meanwhile Chief Executive Officer Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg expressed immense pride in the accomplishments of Shrine Para-archers at international arena and congratulated them for bringing laurels to the country. He said that glory earned in the games is giving new impetus to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex and to budding sports-persons as new sporting icons are emerging from the Sports Complex.