Jammu, Nov 19 (KNS): Eight-year old Kashmiri girl Tajamul Islam who made history by winning the gold medal in the sub-junior category at the World Kickboxing Championship in Italy called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today.
The Chief Minister expressed her appreciation that Tajamul attained this feat at a young age and hoped that children of her age would take a cue from her.
Mehbooba Mufti, who is also the chairperson of the J&K State Sports Council, opined that more and more children should be trained in different sports disciplines from the young age so that the best talent comes out which can be acclaimed at national and international levels.
The Chief Minister enquired from Tajamul about her day to day activities and shared some lighter moments with her. She also presented her a token gift of Rs 1 lakh.
Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra was also present on the occasion.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Meanwhile, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has complimented Mr. Narinder Batra, on his election as President of the International Hockey Federation (IHF).
The Chief Minister, who is also chairperson of J&K State Sports Council, in her message said that with Mr Batra’s election to the world sports body, sports activities in the State would get a further boost. “Recent win at Rome by our young Tajamul Islam and now the elevation of Mr. Batra is recognition of the fact that there is ample sports talent in the State which needs to be honed”, the Chief Minister said adding that Government would make all efforts to do that.
Mr. Batra has played hockey for J&K and has also been the member of J&K State Sports council. (KNS)