SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council today congratulated young boxing sensation Mohammad Yasser of Rajouri for winning the Gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship held in Uzbekistan, describing the achievement as a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir and a proud moment for the entire nation.

The Council stated that Yasser’s international triumph reflects the growing sporting transformation taking place across Jammu & Kashmir under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has consistently emphasized youth empowerment, grassroots sports development and creation of world-class opportunities for athletes from the region.

Hailing from Rajouri district and trained at the Khelo India Centre Rajouri, Mohammad Yasser scripted an extraordinary journey of determination, resilience and dedication. Despite facing severe financial hardships and difficult circumstances in life, the young boxer continued his pursuit of excellence with unwavering commitment and hard work.

During the championship, Yasser displayed exceptional skill, courage and composure against some of Asia’s finest young boxers. He secured crucial victories against opponents from Kazakhstan and Iran before advancing to the final and eventually clinching the Gold medal for India at the prestigious continental event.

The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council observed that Yasser’s achievement is a shining example of the immense talent present among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and demonstrates how proper guidance, infrastructure and competitive exposure can help athletes from even the remotest areas achieve excellence at the international level.

The Council further noted that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented growth in the sports sector in recent years through the establishment of modern infrastructure, Khelo India Centres, grassroots talent identification programmes and large-scale sporting initiatives aimed at engaging the youth in positive and productive activities.

Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, also congratulated Mohammad Yasser on his historic achievement and termed the victory a proud moment for the Union Territory. He stated that the success of athletes like Yasser reflects the immense sporting potential of the youth of the Union Territory and reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards strengthening the grassroots sports and creating international-level opportunities for young athletes.

The achievement has sparked celebrations across Rajouri and the wider sporting fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir, with coaches, athletes and youth hailing Yasser as a symbol of perseverance, hope and the emerging sporting spirit of the Union Territory.

The J&K Sports Council extended its heartfelt best wishes to Mohammad Yasser for future international competitions and expressed confidence that he will continue to bring laurels to the UT.

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