Jammu, August 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA), affiliated with the Fencing Association of India on Monday felicitated ace fencer Vishal Thapar and extended its best wishes to him and fellow fencer Shreya Gupta following their selection to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to be held next month in Japan.
Vishal Thapar recently visited the Fencing Hall at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, while Shreya Gupta is currently undergoing intensive training in Ahmedabad as part of her preparations for the prestigious international competition.
Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzat Gul, congratulated both fencers on their remarkable achievement and assured them of all possible support from the J&K Sports Council.
The JKFA expressed immense pride in the selection of the two athletes, stating that their achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, perseverance and commitment to the sport. Their selection to represent the country at the Asian Games is a matter of great honour for the fencing fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir and is expected to inspire young and aspiring fencers across the Union Territory.
JKFA President Vijay Kumar and Secretary General Adv. Supriya Chouhan, along with members of the fencing fraternity, conveyed their warmest wishes to both athletes and expressed confidence that they would put up an impressive performance at the Asian Games and bring laurels to the country.
The association wished Vishal Thapar and Shreya Gupta success in the upcoming Games and expressed hope that both fencers would return with medals and glory for India.
Those present on the occasion included Adv. Supriya Chouhan, Secretary General, JKFA; Rashid Ahmed Chowdhary, International Referee; Rachna Jamwal, Senior Fencing Coach, J&K Sports Council; Shotu Lal Sharma, Fencing Instructor, JKFA; Maninder Pal Singh, Senior Fencer; Javed Ahmed Chowdhary, International Fencer; and JKP fencing team members Rahul Sharma, Ankleshwar Manhas, Parvinder Singh and Taranjot Singh.
