Srinagar, May 16 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Friday congratulated young boxing sensation Mohammad Yasser of Rajouri for winning the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship held in Uzbekistan, describing the achievement as a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir and a proud moment for the country.

The Council stated that Yasser's international triumph reflects the growing sporting transformation taking place across Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Narendra Modi, with increased focus on youth empowerment, grassroots sports development and creation of opportunities for athletes from the region.

Hailing from Rajouri district and trained at the Khelo India Centre Rajouri, Mohammad Yasser scripted what the Counc...