‘Duggar Gaurav Adventure Award’ instituted for adventure sports

Office bearers of Tawi Trekkers J&K during a meeting at Press Club Jammu on Saturday.
Office bearers of Tawi Trekkers J&K during a meeting at Press Club Jammu on Saturday.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 21: Tawi Trekkers J&K has instituted ‘Duggar Gaurav Adventure Award’ for excellence in adventure sports to recognise achievements of persons belonging to Jammu region related to adventure activities especially in mountaineering and sports climbing.
The decision was taken in a specially convened meeting of veteran members and office bearers of the Club, held at Press Club Jammu, here today.
The award to be presented every year on October 2nd- the foundation day of the Club, will consist of a metal statuette, a shawl and a certificate and in case of a student or unemployed awardee an award money of Rs 21000 also.
“Normally, only one award shall be given annually but the Club may increase the number of awards in a particular year for some specific reasons. However, as an exception, the present year being the first year of institution of Award,” the press release read as.
It was also decided that all the 10 everesters belonging to Jammu shall be honoured with Duggar Gaurav Adventure Award on October 2, at Amar Singh Club, Jammu.