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For Baramulla’s Ulfat Mushtaq, cycling is not just about winning medals. It is also about making her district proud.
Ulfat on Saturday won the gold medal in the Senior Women’s Individual Time Trial at the Asmita Khelo India Women Cycling League at Kangrail Chowk, Chak Bhalwal, Jammu.
More than 300 women cyclists from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir are participating in the two-day competition.
Speaking to The Web Story about her experience, Ulfat said she feels very good while cycling and always carries the thought that a medal could bring recognition to her district.
“I feel very good while cycling. I always have this thought in my mind that if I win a medal, it will bring recognition to my district, and everyone will be proud of me.”,” she said.
Ulfat Mushtaq hailing from Rafiabad is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Alongside her studies, she has completed an NIS short course in cycling and a Level 1 cycling course.
She has also represented Jammu and Kashmir at the National Games of India in Uttarakhand last year, becoming the first senior female cyclist from J&K to represent the Union Territory at the National Games, according to her.
Ulfat said the achievement has given her further motivation to continue in the sport and represent Jammu and Kashmir at bigger platforms.
In Saturday’s Senior Women’s Individual Time Trial, Sunekha of Jammu District won silver, while Supriya of Jammu District secured the bronze medal.
The cycling league is being organised under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India with the support of the Cycling Association of Jammu and Kashmir.
