Anantnag Fencing C’ship concludes

Winners displaying meritorious certificates along with dignitaries at Pahalgam.
Winners displaying meritorious certificates along with dignitaries at Pahalgam.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Sept 20: The 1st District Anantnag Fencing Championship concluded at Army Goodwill Public School Pahalgam, Anantnag wherein more than 50 young fencers took part in different age groups and events.
It is pertinent to mention here that this is the first time fencing is introduced in District Anantnag by Adhoc Committee JKAFA in collaboration with J&K Sports council and DYSS. Five days coaching camp was also organized at the same venue, followed by two days for competitions.
In the medal ceremony function, Principal APGS Pahalgam was the chief guest who distributed medals and certificates amongst the winners and participants, whereas Lt Colonel Vikram Singh Jamwal, former international fencer was also present during the event.
The bouts were officiated by Ajay Khartol, former international player and Sawan Magotra.