Kishtwar Athletes Secure Gold at 36th North Zone Athletics Championships 2025
It is a moment of immense regional pride for Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as a team of young athletes has clinched the Gold Medal in the Relay (U-16 Category) at the 36th North Zone Athletics Championships 2025. The prestigious event, which showcases top athletic talent from northern India, was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and was organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the district, confirming the rising talent nurtured in Kishtwar’s sporting landscape.
Meet the Champion Relay Team
The exceptional gold medal winners who brought glory to the district include:
- Radhika Gupta (D/o Raju Gupta, resident of Kishtwar)
- Sandhya Sharma (D/o Raj Kumar Sharma, resident of Plan Kuntwara, Kishtwar)
- Janvi Parihar (D/o Ramesh Kumar, resident of Kishtwar)
Their collective effort, hard work, and excellent teamwork led them to victory in the highly competitive Under-16 relay race.
The Guiding Force: Coach Rajesh Kumar
Behind the success of these talented Kishtwar athletes is their dedicated mentor, Coach Rajesh Kumar. His leadership was a crucial element in this victory. Coach Kumar’s focus on disciplined training, strategic preparation, and unwavering motivation successfully transformed the young team’s potential into a championship-winning performance. His contribution to nurturing athletic talent in the district is invaluable.
A Story of Inspiration and Breaking Barriers
This victory is more than just a medal; it is a shining example of what can be accomplished through commitment and the right guidance. Traveling from the remote corners of Kishtwar to triumph on a national platform like the North Zone Athletics Championships, these girls have effectively broken geographical barriers.
Their story serves as a powerful source of inspiration for today’s youth across Jammu and Kashmir, proving that with persistence, belief, and the necessary support, dreams of national-level success can be realized.
Kishtwar proudly salutes this achievement. Congratulations and more power to Radhika, Sandhya, Janvi, and Coach Rajesh Kumar!
