June 10: In order to boost the morale of a Woman Powerlifting National Champion and to encourage sports activities among the youth of district Budgam, Police in Budgam today felicitated the Powerlifting Champion Ms. Adeela Shafiq for winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in various Powerlifting competitions at national level.

The felicitation ceremony was held at District Police Headquarters Budgam. On the occasion, SSP Budgam Shri Tahir Saleem-JKPS congratulated the powerlifting champion for her feat and her tremendous performance in various District, State and National level Women's Powerlifting Championships. DySP Hqrs Budgam, DySP DAR DPL Budgam and other officers also appreciated the Woman Powerlifting Champion and said that her success would inspire other women for getting actively involved in sports activities.

SSP Budgam also lauded her contribution for bringing positive changes in society and added that it is important that girls/women get involved in sports/well being activities for betterment of the society which would be an important step towards women empowerment.

Notably, Ms Adeela got selected in the month of April-2022 for National Powerlifting Championship at Allepy Kerala where she secured 01 Gold, 2 Silver and 01 Bronze medal.

Later, SSP Budgam presented memento and appreciation letter to the Woman Powerlifting Champion as a token of appreciation.```