Srinagar, May 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday congratulated Rajouri’s young boxer Mohammad Yasser on winning the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship held in Uzbekistan.
In his congratulatory message, the CM said the young athlete’s remarkable achievement has brought pride and honour to Jammu & Kashmir and the entire country. He lauded Mohammad Yasser’s dedication, hard work and determination, saying that his success on the international stage reflects the immense sporting talent emerging from the region.
Abdullah extended his best wishes to the boxer for his future endeavours and expressed hope that his achievement would inspire aspiring sportspersons across Jammu & Kashmir to pursue excellence in sports with commitment and perseverance. He reiterated the government’s commitment towards promoting sports infrastructure and providing opportunities to talented youth to excel at national and international platforms.
Fourteen-year-old Mohammad Yasser scripted history by becoming the first boxer from Jammu & Kashmir to win a gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
A trainee at the Khelo India Centre in Rajouri, Yasser delivered a dominant performance throughout the tournament. He defeated boxers from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Iran before overcoming host nation Uzbekistan by 4-1 in the final to clinch the gold medal in the 58-kg category.
