Magraypora,( Baramulla District), JAMMU & KASHMIR :
Some overcome all odds to achieve their goals and dreams, and Ronak Reyaz is the perfect embodiment of this. Even though the situation in Kashmir is still uncertain, Reyaz has not allowed it to deter her from achieving laurels. Reyaz bagged a gold medal at the 5th International Thang-Ta championship held in South Korea recently. With this, she has created a mark in a sport which has been traditionally dominated by men and is serving as an inspiration to many women.
Every Sunday Reyaz and her mother would travel from Baramulla to Srinagar for practice at the Gojwara Club, a portal covering women’s issues stated. And despite not having a practice hub nearby, nothing could break the young sportswoman’s resolve and routine of two years. Reyaz is a 16-year-old from SRM Welkin School in Sopore and belongs to Magraypora, a small village in the Baramulla district.
For Reyaz, her mother Hafeeza, has been a pillar of strength and support. But she worries about arranging funds for her daughter’s trips to various championships. “Her South Korea trip cost us Rs 2,00,000. We had to arrange Rs 75,000 entry fee for South Korea meet in August when everything was shut,” Hafeeza told The Tribune.
Reyaz has still not been approached by any authority for help, despite her consistent performances and bringing accolades to the country. Hence, she feels that sports in rural areas are still a neglected sphere by the government.
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