Five gold medals in weightlifting, two silvers in
swimming
Jammu January 29: In a remarkable and inspiring achievement, the Masters Weightlifting and Swimming teams from Jammu and Kashmir delivered an outstanding performance at the 8th Masters National Games held in Pune, Maharashtra, from January 27 to January 31. The prestigious event was organized by the Masters Games Association Maharashtra under the aegis of the Super Masters Games and Sports Federation (India) and witnessed participation from master athletes across the country. Amidst stiff competition, the contingent from Jammu and Kashmir emerged as a shining example of experience, resilience and sportsmanship.
The Masters weightlifters from the Union Territory dominated their respective categories and brought home five gold medals. Mohd Aslam secured a gold medal in the 67 kg weight category in the 40+ age group, while Dayal Singh claimed gold in the 89 kg category in the 45+ age group. Parveen Kumar also won gold in the 89 kg category in the 40+ age group. Dalvinder Singh added another gold in the 89 kg category in the 35+ age group, and Naresh Kumar completed the golden haul by winning gold in the 96 kg category in the 35+ age group.
In swimming, Jammu and Kashmir’s Rudraksh Gupta put up an impressive performance by winning two silver medals. He secured silver in the 200 metres individual medley and another silver in the 100 metres breaststroke, further enhancing the overall medal tally of the team.
Ranjeet Singh Chib, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Masters Games Association and a former international handball player, expressed immense pride in the achievements of the athletes. He said that the success of the master players is not only a personal triumph for the medal winners but also a proud moment for the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He added that their accomplishments clearly demonstrate that excellence in sports is ageless and that with proper encouragement and infrastructure, athletes can continue to achieve greatness at any stage of their sporting career.
General Secretary Neete Kaur also congratulated the master players for their outstanding performance and dedication, stating that their success serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes across the region.