Sopore, Dec 31(KNS) : Wushu Championship winners of Shah-i-Hamdan Sports Academy Sopore were felicitated on Sunday. The championship was held in Jammu and the athletes from the academy won gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The event was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mumtaz Ahmad and the parents of the winning athletes.

During the event, Masrat Rasool Kar, the administrator of the academy, spoke about the journey of Shah-i-Hamdan Sports Academy and how it came into existence. She credited Manzoor, the teacher, for his efforts in shaping the futures of hundreds of sports lovers and athletes.

Masrat highlighted that the academy's motive is to keep the future of youth alive and to guide them away from drugs and other social evils. She expressed her gratitude towards all the teachers of the academy who have devoted their time and effort to channelize the bright future of the youth and make their dreams as athletes come true.

Masrat also praised the parents who have shown belief in the academy, which has made them proud in the whole district. She mentioned that in recent years, the students of the academy have not only represented Sopore at the national level but also at the international level, changing the wrong notion that Sopore was previously known for.

During the event, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mumtaz Ahmad applauded the students for their outstanding performances. He also shared valuable information to guide the students towards choosing a bright future.(KNS).