*District Administration Doda felicitates ace shooter of Doda Chain Singh for winning Gold*

DODA,April 09: 

District Administration Doda today organised a simple but impressive program and felicitated ace shooter of Doda, Chain Singh for winning Gold medal in ISSF world cup in 50 MTR Rifle 3 position team event, recently held in New Delhi.

 

The Deputy Commissioner Doda Vikas Sharma, SSP Doda Mumtaz Ahmed, CPO Doda Parshotam Kumar, ACR Doda Kaiser Ahmed Bhawani, Dy DEO Doda Mohd Idrees Lone, DYSSO Doda Jaffar Haider Sheikh, AO DC office Doda Sumit Sharma, besides other officials of sports department were present during the program.

 

Speaking on the occasion the DC extended warm regards and gratitude to the ace shooter for illuminating the name of country at international level, besides said that he is an asset for the country and an inspiration for the young generation to excel in sports and bring laurels to the nation.

 

The SSP Doda described the ace shooter as pride for the organisation as well as for the district and expressed that he is a motivation for the young generation.

 

Chain Singh extended gratitude to the district administration and said that it is an emotional and overwhelming moment for being recognised from the native district.

 

The DC alongwith SSP Doda presented a shawl and a momento as a token of appreciation to Chain Singh in presence of his proud father.

 

It is pertinent to mention here that hailing from a small village Chanser Tehsil Bhalesa, Sub division Gandoh of district Doda, Chain Singh joined Indian Army in 2007, and immediately his skills were recognised. In his illustrious career and due to his sheer hardwork he has received 11 international Gold medals and nearly 100 national and international medals. He has also represented the India in Rio olympics in 2016 and Commonwealth games.