Sachin adjudged best gymnast Junior Punjab Gymnastic Championship

Ludhiana, November 17

Sachin, a trainee of Khanna Gymnastic Centre was adjudged the best all round gymnast among boys in the 55th Junior Punjab Gymnastic Championship held on November 13 and 14 at Polo Ground in Patiala.

Gymnasts from the centre represented Ludhiana district in the championship wherein around 200 gymnasts (boys and girls) vied for top honours. Sachin performed exceedingly well, grabbing four gold medals, one silver and one bronze, to stamp his superiority. Besides, another trainee from the centre, Tushar, annexed a silver medal.

Gymnasts from the centre played a pivot role in the championship, due to which Ludhiana district boys’ team bagged the second position. These gymnasts were honoured by the Gymnastics Welfare Committee, Khanna. Sachin and Tushar have been selected to represent the state in the Junior National Gymnastics Championship, slated to be held from November 22 to 27. — OC