Dharya Kotwal, a promising young shooter of Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu (MOSAJ), brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir with an outstanding performance at India Open Walther Cup Champion of Champions (COC) winning two Bronze medals.
Dharya delivered an impressive score of 413.1 points in the qualification round, demonstrating exceptional focus, consistency, and composure. Building on her outstanding performance in the previous year’s competition, where she scored 415.3 points, she secured her place among the top eight finalists in the Champion of Champions event. She further demonstrated her potential by securing a fifth place in the final, competing at a shooting range that hosts World Cup-level competitions.
Important to mention here that the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) conducted five competitions during this year’s India Open and Jaspal Rana Cup series. The top eight athletes from all five competitions were selected to compete in the prestigious Champion of Champions (COC) event and rank fifth, making qualification a significant achievement in itself.
“Dharya’s achievement at such a young age is a testament to her dedication, discipline, and determination. It marks a proud moment for her parents, coaches, and the entire MOSAJ family, while serving as an inspiration to aspiring shooters across Jammu and Kashmir,” said MOSAJ coach, Vishal Mehra.
“As a Khelo India Academy, the MOSAJ remains committed to identifying and nurturing young sporting talent through structured training, expert coaching, and competitive exposure. The academy continues to work towards empowering athletes from J&K to excel at national and international levels,” informed coach, Aman Singh.
Both the coaches congratulated Dharya on her commendable performance and praised her hard work, commitment, and steady progress. They expressed confidence in her ability to achieve even greater milestones in the future.
Meanwhile, the J&K Rifle Association (JKRA) president, Surinder Singh Sodhi; chairman Kuldeep Jamwal, general secretary, Sharat Chander Singh, and treasurer Arun Mansotra also joined in complimenting the young shooter.