STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The 73rd Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by J&K Taekwondo Association along with the member and senior players at AITA, Channi Himmat, here.
The National Flag was hoisted by president of the Association, DN Pangotra.
Speaking to the gathering of players and their parents, he congratulated president District Bandipora Taekwondo Association, Faisal Ali Dar on being conferred with Padma Shri Award for his contribution in the field of sports (martial arts).
International player, Tashi Tundup of Ladakh was also praised for his achievements and State Sports Award from Ladakh. Tashi was also facilitated by his Coach, Atul Pangotra at AITA Jammu.
Meanwhile, Senior vice president of the Association, S M Bali and vice president, Nissar Hussain also congratulated Faisal and Tashi for the achievements and Awards.
Treasurer of the Association, Zaheer Abass Khan and world Silver medalist Para player Chandeep Singh was among those prominent present.