Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 23: Three players of the State namely Devank Sharma, Arnav Verma and Antriksha Rekhi left for Singapore to take part in International Pencak Silat Championship-2019.
They were selected for this international event after they cleared the trial at Sub-Junior & Pre-Teen category National Pencak Silat Championship held at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.
These players were given a send off at BJP office by State General Secretary, Yudhvir Sethi, State Secretary Arvind Gupta and other leaders by presenting chunari and mementos to further boost their morale.
Yudhvir Sethi, on this occasion, said that it is indeed a matter of pride for the state that these teenaged players are not only excelling in sports but also doing well and standing meritorious in their studies.
He expressed hope that these players will return back with medals. He also appreciated the role of their coaches Karan Chopra and Komal Dhiman.