J-K: LG Sinha honoured Para Archers Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar

Aman Zutshi

The Jammu and Kashmir UT LT Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called Para Archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar in his residence at Raj Bhawan and honored them with appreciation certificates.

LG Manoj Sinha while lauding coach Ms Abhilasha Choudhary of Asian Para Games Gold medalists Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar presented a certificate of excellence to her also.

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“Interacted with our prodigious Para Archers Ms Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar. Their outstanding performance at Asian Para Games have inspired the youth and the entire Union Territory is proud of them for bringing glory to the nation.Honored Para Archers & Coach, Ms Abhilasha Choudhary with Certificate of Excellence. Their strong winner’s instinct will popularize robust sports culture in J&K. I appreciate efforts of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for remarkable contribution to promotion of sports in UT”, LG Sinha said on X.

Sixteen-year-old Para Archer Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won three gold Medals at recently concluded Para Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Sheetal Devi  hails from Jammu’s Kishtwar district while Rakesh is from Katra area of Jammu’s Reasi district.