Modi's ‘Meet The Champions’ initiative reaches JK

Extolling the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Paralympics medallist said that children are the future of any country and such programmes  are like nourishment to shape them better and fit.

Singhraj, who contracted the Covid-19 a few months before the Paralympics 2021, stressed the importance of having ‘Santulit  Aahar’ (balanced diet) to build strong immunity and own a healthy body.

“Having a healthy body and determination makes one win half the battle and that’s what I have learnt since my childhood,” said the 39-year-old shooter from Haryana during the event.

“This is a remarkable event started by the PM, which I feel gives the children of India an opportunity to get real life knowledge on the importance of a balanced diet and nutrition. And at the same time, it also gives an opportunity to athletes like us to interact with these children and answer their questions related to our journey, nutrition and mentality,” he said.

“I feel really happy to come to this sacred land of Ramnagar and am really touched by the hospitality that the school has given me and the enthusiasm shown by the students,” he added.

Apart from the interactions on sports, diet and fitness the Paralympian also played volleyball with the students that brought a lot of enthusiasm among the students.

“It was a memorable experience that we got a chance to interact with  him and the information, and advice given by him will help us not only today but  in the long run of life,” said Muskan, a XI standard student of Govt. Model Higher  Secondary School, Ramnagar.

Meanwhile, the programme which was held in the Govt. Model Higher Secondary School, Ramnagar at Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir which witnessed participation from nearly 200 students from 75 schools across the state.