DG YSS Anuradha Gupta felicitates J&K’s National Kalaripayattu medallists

Jammu, Apr 24: In a powerful reflection of J&K’s rising prowess in indigenous martial arts, the Director General of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K, Anuradha Gupta, formally felicitated a squad of 16 exceptionally talented young athletes who clinched multiple medals at the National Kalaripayattu Championship held in Thyag Raj Stadium, New Delhi.

During an inspiring interaction at her office chamber within the Sports Complex, Jewel Chowk, the DG, as per a DYSS statement, welcomed back the contingent comprising 8 boys and 8 girls and hailed them as the “true stars of the Union Territory’s sporting spirit.”

The athletes’ medal haul was a standout performance on the national stage. Pritam Vaid, Chiragh Puri, Manvi Sharma, and Vasundhra Chib brought home Silver medals, while Danish Sharma, Suryedev Singh, Nitin Kumar, and Angel Gupta secured Bronze medals, making J&K proud.