JAMMU: In a function held here today at the Raj Bhavan this evening, Governor Mr. N.N. Vohra, felicitated the sportspersons from the State who had won medals at the 35th National Games which were held at Kerala from 31st January to 14th February, 2015.
In the National Games sportsmen and women from J&K who participated in Gymnastics, Wushu, Boxing, Fencing, Kayaking and Canoeing won 15 medals including 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 10 Bronze medals. The Governor interacted with the medal winners who shared their Games experiences with him. He lauded the medalists for their excellent performances and wished them higher success in all future competitions.
The medalists present on the ocassion were Ms. Palak Kour, Ms. Mridul, Ms. Pawandeep Kour, Mr. Bhanu Pratap, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Mr. Vishal Thappa, Mr. Rashid Ahmad, Mr. Ujjawal Gupta, Mr. Pradeep Sharma and Ms. Anju Bala. Their coaches including, Ms. Krupali Patel Singh and Mr. S.P Singh, Gymnastic Coaches; Mr. Kuldeep Handoo, Wushu Trainer, Mr. Shotu Lal, Fencing Instructor and Mr. Anil Wadhera, Boxing Coach were also present on the occasion.