SRINAGAR: J&K fencers representing India have made the Nation proud by securing 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in New Zealand.

Harshit Kohli won a silver medal in the Sabre team event; Shreya Gupta earned a bronze medal in the Sabre individual event; Chhavi Sharma took home a bronze medal in the Sabre team event while Sufyan Waheed Sohil won a bronze medal in the Epee team event.

It is noteworthy that Harshit Kohli and Chhavi Sharma are the trainees at the JKSC’s Khelo India State Centre of Excellence for Fencing, while Shreya Gupta and Sufyan Waheed are being trained at the National Centre of Excellence in Gujarat and Patiala, respectively.

Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, congratulated all the medalists and praised their exceptional performance at the prestigious Commonwealth Fencing Championship. “It is heartening to see our youth competing on international stages and proving to be the best. The diligent efforts of the LG administration are evident as athletes from these centers consistently win medals at both national and international levels,” he added.

Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull, also complemented the athletes, calling it a proud moment for the entire J&K. She emphasized that the primary aim of these high-performance centers is to train athletes for international competitions, and the Center of Excellence for Fencing is continuously yielding results. “In the last decade, J&K fencing athletes have won a total of 11 medals at international competitions (3 golds, 1 silver, and 7 bronze medals), and I am hopeful this number will continue to grow,” she added.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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