She who dares, crafts ‘History’! Aanchal Thakur clinches India’s 1st bronze medal in International Skiing Competition
Ankara, January 10: Crafting history India’s daughter Aanchal Thakur bagged India’s 1st ever bronze medal in the International Skiing Competition. Hails from Manali, 21-year-old Aanchal Thakur clinched the bronze medal in the coveted Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup organised by the Federation International de Ski.
With the victory of Aanchal Thakur, there is a wave of happiness and. She belongs to Manali's Burua village. Manali's Aanchal Thakur performed a spectacular display in International Ski Tournament held in Turkey from January 6 to 9, defeating many countries. She won the medal in the slalom race category.
Winner girl Aanchal Thakur said "Months of training have finally borne fruit. I started well and managed to take a good lead, which helped later in getting the third-place finish."
Roshan Thakur, Father and also the Secretary-General of the Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI), was overwhelmed saying that "This is a breakthrough for the sport in India and the entire skiing fraternity is proud of her achievement."
It’s a proud moment for India as Aanchal Thakur clinching the bronze medal in International Skiing Competition setting an example for many to take this sport ahead. Also that India’s daughter Anchal Thakur has won the medal for India for the first time in the Ski competition – this can encourage more girls and boys to take up this sport and our nation ahead in coming years.