JAMMU: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, FCS&CS and Transport, Satish Sharma, today met a young female sabre fencer of Jammu and Kashmir, Chhavi Sharma, at her residence.
Chhavi Sharma has brought laurels to the country by winning a bronze medal in the Sabre girls team event in the Cadet and Junior Commonwealth Fencing Championship being held at Christchurch, New Zealand this year in July.
She has also participated in the Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championship held at Manama Behrain, World Cadet and Junior Fencing Championship Riyad Saudi Arabia and has won many medals in national-level fencing championships.
The Minister applauded her excellent performances in national and international events and assured all possible support from the department.
Satish Sharma also appreciated the efforts of the YS&S department, her parents and coach on her outstanding performances.
The Minister said the government is committed to providing the best infrastructure and equipment to the players so that they can perform well in national and international events.
