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J&K’s Shreya Secures Spot at Asian Games After 13 Years of Hard Work
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:36 PM
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Shreya, an athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, has qualified for the upcoming Asian Games, concluding a 13‑year period of sustained effort.
Shreya, a sportsperson hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the forthcoming Asian Games. Her selection comes after a 13‑year journey marked by consistent training, participation in national events, and gradual improvement in performance.
The athlete’s achievement is being hailed as a milestone for the region, which has produced few representatives at major continental competitions in recent years. Officials from the state sports department highlighted her dedication and the support of local coaches as key factors in her success.
With the Asian Games scheduled later this year, Shreya will join a squad of elite Indian athletes competing across multiple disciplines. Her inclusion underscores the growing potential of talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir and adds to the state's sporting aspirations.
The news has been welcomed by aspiring youngsters in the region, who see her progress as a testament to the possibilities that sustained effort can unlock.
The athlete’s achievement is being hailed as a milestone for the region, which has produced few representatives at major continental competitions in recent years. Officials from the state sports department highlighted her dedication and the support of local coaches as key factors in her success.
With the Asian Games scheduled later this year, Shreya will join a squad of elite Indian athletes competing across multiple disciplines. Her inclusion underscores the growing potential of talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir and adds to the state's sporting aspirations.
The news has been welcomed by aspiring youngsters in the region, who see her progress as a testament to the possibilities that sustained effort can unlock.