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Ayeera Chisti, the Wushu wonderkid from the Kashmir valley added another feather in her rising career by winning a bronze medal at the World junior Wushu championship this weekend.

With this achievement she has become the first girl from Jammu and Kashmir to win a medal at this prestigious championship.

Among the first to congratulate her was JK Sports Council.

Big Congratulations to Ayeera Chisti for winning Bronze Medal in 8th junior wushu world championship.
She made history by becoming the first female athlete from J&K to win a bronze medal at the eighth junior wushu world championship, which was held in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia

— J&K Sports Council (@JKSportsCouncil) December 10, 2022

The 8^th world junior Wushu championship was held in Banten, Indonesia from December 2 to 11.

Speaking to Awazthevoice.in, Ayeera’s coach, Asif said, “This is just the beginning. This is the result of years of hardwork, dedication, patience and discipline. There are many targets we have to achieve”.

Before departing for the championship, Ayeera had exuded confidence of doing well at the event. “I will come back with a medal”, she had told Awazthevloice.in.

The 11^th class student of Amira Kadal Higher Secondary School, Srinagar had already etched her name in history books by becoming the first girl from Srinagar to represent the country in the world championships.

Khelo India congratulated Ayeera on becoming the first girl from JK to win a medal at this level.

HISTORIC! 🏆

Ayeera Chisti became the first female athlete from Jammu & Kashmir to win a medal at the #Wushu World Championships. She won a🥉at the 8th Junior World Championships 🙌 in Indonesia#KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/veD17bstFA

— Khelo India (@kheloindia) December 12, 2022

Ayeera had lost to Malak Ossama of Egypt in the semifinal.

HISTORIC! 🏆

Ayeera Chisti became the 1st female athlete from Jammu & Kashmir to win a medal at #Wushu World Championships. She won🥉at the 8th Junior World Championships 🙌 in 🇮🇩

Her historic feat will inspire young sportswomen from the valley who dream of bringing glory to 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/X9AgICVrrc

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) December 12, 2022

She had earlier defeated her rival from Macau in the last-eight stage.

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The Indian contingent finished with a record eight medals, including three golds in the championship. Apart from the yellow metal, India also won three silvers and two bronze medals.