Alma mater honours Arjuna Awardee footballer Sandesh Jhingan

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 2

Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan, who was recently honoured with the Arjuna Award, was today felicitated by his alma mater Shishu Niketan School, Sector 22-D.

He was presented a shawl and a citation by the school Principal Amita Khorana. Jhingan represented the school during his initial years.

While studying in the school, he was selected as member of the Chandigarh U-19 team, which won the DR BC Roy Trophy for the first ever time. This was his first major win and on the basis of his performance, he was selected for the Indian junior camp. “I am happy to get this honour from my alma mater. It’s always good to visit the grounds that motivated you to achieve the best,” said Jhingan, who plays as a defender for the Indian football team.