Rajouri, May 10: Defying poverty and harsh living conditions, young boxer Mohammad Yasir from Rajouri has scripted an inspiring success story by entering the finals of the prestigious Asian Boxing Championship being held in Uzbekistan.
Yasir, who belongs to an economically weak family, lives along with his mother and younger brother in a shabby and unsafe government building in Rajouri.
Despite the unhygienic conditions and lack of basic facilities, the young boxer continued his relentless pursuit of excellence in sports.
The talented pugilist has been receiving training at the Khelo India Centre Rajouri under the supervision of coach Ishtiyaq Malik, who played a crucial role in shaping his boxing career.
Representing India in the Under-15 category in the 58-kilogram weight division, Yasir displayed remarkable skill and determination in the semi-final bout played on Sunday.
He defeated his opponent from Iran to secure a place in the finals of the championship and with this victory, Mohammad Yasir has assured himself of a medal and will now fight for the gold medal in the summit clash of the Asian Boxing Championship where he will compete with Uzbekistan.
His achievement has brought pride and joy to Rajouri district, with people hailing his dedication, hard work and fighting spirit despite facing severe financial hardships.
