CHANDIGARH, DEC 5 : Cadet Hema KC , a Naval Wing Cadet from 1 Chandigarh Naval Unit NCC, and a student of MCM DAV College, Sector 36, won gold in team event and silver in individual event of 50 metres Rifle 3 Position women event in 4th South Asian Shooting Championship at Islamabad (Pakistan).
Cadet Hema KC was deputed from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, NCC Directorate to Islamabad to take part on the event. Shooting teams from five countries namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal participated in the competition.
On her return from Pakistan the efforts of the cadet were appreciated by Brigadier Rajendra Singh, Sewa Medal, Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh. Hema was trained by Colonel MS Chauhan, Group Commander, NCC Group HQ, Chandigarh.