Jammu, Jan. 20 -- Riya Bakshi, an ace fencer of J&K has made it to the Senior Fencing World Cup to be held in Cairo, Egypt next month.

In a statement, Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gull while accolading praises on Riya Bakshi said that she has made the entire union territory of J&K pride by making it to the national fencing team for the prestigious World Cup.

She said that athletes like Riya show that prowess in any field can be achieved by consistently working hard and reiterated that females are second to none when it comes to accepting challenges in sports. This is a moment of joy and pride for all of us, she added.

Pertinently one of the finest International women Foil Fencer of J&K, Riya Bakshi is a Khelo India athlete. Riya...