Shrine board honours archer Payal Nag for participation in Asian Youth Para Games
Has been trained at the SMVD Sports Complex, Katra
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Wednesday felicitated para archer Payal Nag of the SMVD Sports Complex for her participation and performance in the Asian Youth Para Games held in Dubai, UAE, from December 7 to 14.
An official spokesperson said, “Payal Nag, hailing from Odisha and trained at the SMVD Sports Complex, Katra, for the past about three years, represented India in the Compound U-21 Women Open category, competing against leading para archers from across Asia. Her poised and determined performance underscored the growing capabilities and emerging promise of para archery at the SMVD Sports Complex on the international platform. Though she narrowly missed a podium finish, her participation and overall display were highly praiseworthy and motivating”.
Abhilasha Chaudhary, archery coach of the Shrine Board, who accompanied the Indian Para Archery contingent during the championship, was appreciated for her dedicated contribution to the sport and her role in mentoring young athletes.
Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya presented sanctified sweet (prasad) to the sportsperson as a gesture of divine blessings and appreciation. He commended her unwavering spirit and conveyed his best wishes for her future endeavours in national and international events.
The Chief Executive Officer further reiterated that the Shrine Board remains committed to empowering youth and providing a strong platform for nurturing sporting excellence. He emphasised that the SMVD Sports Complex is being developed as a Centre of Excellence and encouraged sportspersons to make optimal use of the state-of-the-art facilities.
