J&K Canoe Polo teams shined in the 5th National Canoe Polo championship by bagging silver and bronze medals at the event held in Indore Madhya Pradesh.
J&K men’s team that was unbeaten in group stage lost its first match of the event in final. They settled for silver medal. J&K Women’s team bagged bronze medal.
In the event organized by Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, 14 teams from different parts of India took participated. J&K team comprised of 16 players that included eight male and eight females.
International Water Sports coach of Kashmir Bilquis Mir hailed team for their performance and said that without the support of Sports Council and its secretary it would not have been possible.
“I am happy with the performance. My trust in these players proved right as I left chance to be with India team for my home State. I am thankful to Secretary Sports Council Waheed ur Rehman Parra for all the support he has given to water sports team during past one year,” she said.
Recently Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in AGM of Sports Council had asked officials to focus on development of the water sports as it has huge potential in JK.
