Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Vaishno Devi Archer Pawan Kumar to Represent India
Pawan Kumar, a talented archer from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex, is going to represent India in a big archery competition in South Korea!
Despite facing challenges with his vision, he has worked hard and earned a spot on the team.
The sports complex is supporting him with money to help him get there.
This is a special moment for the region where he trains, as it puts them on the map for para sports.
The sports complex is also known for producing other successful athletes.
This shows how important training and support are for athletes like Pawan.
Pawan Kumar, a differently-abled archer, will represent India.
He was trained at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex.
The Para World Archery Championship is in South Korea.
The Shrine Board provided Rs 7 lakh in financial assistance.
The SMVDSB Archery Academy is accredited under the Khelo India program.
- Who
- Pawan Kumar, a differently-abled archer
- What
- Will represent India at the Para World Archery Championship.
- When
- September 20-29, 2025.
- Where
- Gwangju, South Korea.
- Why
- He qualified for the event after training at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex.
- Athlete
- Pawan Kumar
- Sport
- Para Archery
- Event
- Para World Archery Championship
- Location
- Gwangju, South Korea
- Dates
- September 20-29, 2025
- Support
- Rs 7 lakh financial assistance from SMVDSB