Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, July 12: National Judo Medalist from J&K, Danish Sharma was awarded a sports Scholarship by the District Sports Council Jammu, in an impressive function, here today.
Danish, who has been selected to represent India in the forthcoming World University Games to be held in Taipei, China was awarded a trophy and Scholarship worth Rs 25,000 by Sandeep Choudhary, Superintendent of Police (SP), South Jammu in a function organized by the Council in presence of Ranjeet Kalra, Vice Chairman Sports Council Jammu.
Mr Sandeep while appreciating the initiative of the Sports Council in supporting the talented player hoped that the District Council will take more such decisions to support players from other games as well.
He wished Danish, all success in the World Varsity Games which are also a pre-qualifier for the Olympic Games.
The Chief Guest also lauded the efforts of Danish ‘s coaches from J&K Sports Council Suraj Bhan Singh and Ritika Salathia.
National Medalist Shweta Thakur, Ajaz Choudhary and Imran Sheikh were also present on the occasion.
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