ASMITA Khelo India Wushu League held in Udhampur

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Oct 2: The Asmita Khelo India Wushu League was organised by the District Udhampur Wushu Association at the Indoor Hall, Subhash Stadium, Udhampur, with around 250 women athletes from different schools and clubs participating.

Ashok Kumar, former Director Sports, SMVDSB, was the chief guest. He interacted with the participants and appreciated their dedication, discipline and competitive spirit. The organisers highlighted the importance of providing greater opportunities to women athletes at the grassroots level and encouraged them to work hard for excellence in Wushu.

Vijay Sharma, President, Wushu Association of Udhampur; Sonia Verma, Secretary; Yashpal, National Judge; Kriti Verma; Manvi; Karan Kumar; Pankaj Verma; Suresh; Anith Raina; and Shahil Manhas were present.

In the Below-20 kg category, Mridhini won gold, Akanksha silver and Aarvi bronze. In Below-24 kg, Advika bagged gold, Aprajita silver and Koshin bronze. In Below-45 kg, Tejasvi secured gold, Divyanshi silver and Divya bronze.

The organisers expressed gratitude to athletes, coaches, officials, parents, schools and clubs for their support and reiterated their commitment to promoting women's participation in Wushu and sports in Udhampur.