Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 31: To encourage and support athletes from Ladakh, Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa Jan visited the Atul International Taekwondo Academy, here today.
The visit focused on meeting international-level Taekwondo players from Ladakh and addressing their challenges.
The academy, running by Atul Pangotra, is currently training several prominent players from Ladakh, including State Awardee Shahnaz Parveen and international athletes Sonam Chopshal, Zeeshan Mehdi and Rinchen Youdol.
During his interaction, MP Haji Hanifa Jan engaged with the athletes to understand their routine, struggles and aspirations.
He assured them of his commitment to addressing their concerns and promised to take their issues to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and the Union Government.
The players highlighted various challenges, including financial constraints, limited facilities and lack of Government support, which hinder their preparation for national and international events.
The MP appreciated their dedication and emphasized the need for immediate intervention to support their journey.
Recognizing the efforts of Master Atul Pangotra, MP Haji Hanifa Jan felicitated him with traditional khataks and a memento.
Speaking on the occasion, the MP said, “Master Atul Pangotra has made tremendous efforts in nurturing the talent of Ladakh’s players despite limited resources. His vision and dedication are helping these athletes bring laurels to the region and the nation.”
State Awardee and International Player Shahnaz Parveen expressed her gratitude for the MP’s visit. “This is the first time a public representative, especially an MP, has visited us and listened to our concerns. This boosts our morale and gives us hope for better support in the future,” she said.
MP Haji Hanifa Jan concluded his visit with a commitment to prioritize the needs of athletes from Ladakh.
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