Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 15: In a significant move to boost gymnastics in Jammu & Kashmir, the Gymnastics Association of J&K has sent three junior gymnasts-Ruddrakash Khanna, Divyanshi Mahant and Riya Sharma-for advanced training at the Ho Chi Minh Gymnastics Academy in Vietnam, known as the hub of aerobic gymnastics in Asia.
The training will take place from December 16 to December 23, 2024, under the guidance of elite coaches from Vietnam.
Er. Kiran Wattal, President of the Gymnastics Association of J&K, stated that this initiative aims to improve the gymnasts’ performance and better prepare them for upcoming international competitions. Ruddrakash Khanna, ranked No. 1 in his age group in India, has already represented the country at three international championships over the past two years. He is now gearing up for the World Cup in Japan in April 2025 and the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships in July 2025, which will be hosted in Srinagar.
The gymnasts have also consistently earned medals at national championships. Er. Wattal praised their coach, Krupali Singh, for her commitment to enhancing their skills and helping them reach new heights. Additionally, he commended the J&K administration, particularly under the leadership of Manoj Sinha, LG of J&K, for providing world-class facilities that have enabled local gymnasts to perform at the international level.
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