Nareshji Thakor, a gymnast from CA Patel Learning Institute Mota Fofalia under the DLSS scheme of Vadodara District Sports Sub Coaching Center, has made Gujarat State proud by winning Silver Medal in Junior Level National Competition of Gymnastics.
Thakor Nareshji, a student of DLSS Gymnastics in Mota Fofalia, came in second place in the state-level tournament hosted by Gujarat Gymnastics Association. Thakor competed in the national junior tournament held in Jammu from 21st to 26th November. A total of 600 athletes from 21 Indian states competed in the sport, with Nareshji winning a silver medal for his outstanding performance on the parallel bars.
Further, Nareshji got selected for the upcoming- Khelo India Competition. Gujarat Gymnastics Association office-bearers Kaushik Bidiwala and Ranjit Vasava were present during the entire event and encouraged the players and the Gujarat team. Senior Coach of Sports Authority of Gujarat, Vadodara District Sports Sub Coaching Center, Jayesh Bhalawala, congratulated the player and coach Sumit Kharpas for the achievement.
As a result of intensive training given by coach Sumit Kharpas and trainer Rajesh Meghwal under the DLSS scheme, Gujarat State has got a medal in the gymnastics competition.
Written by:
Shristi Chatterjee
