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Mohammad Ibrar: This Village Boy is an Incredible Athletics Champion

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Mohammad Ibrar is a resident of Sangrampur village, Pratapgarh

Since childhood, he engaged in activities like long jump and running, often doing so without wearing shoes. 
 

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A passion for sports

Ibrar used to participate in the village games during Nag Panchami. By succeeding at the district level competitions, he became a state-level player. 
 

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Financial challenges

In 2006, Ibrar completed his high school education. But the family faced difficult financial circumstances and his father made it clear that he needed to get a job. 
 

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An aircraftman

Ibrar successfully secured the position of an aircraftman in the Air Force. 
 

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Winning a gold medal

Ibrar clinched a gold medal at the South Asian Games held in Dhaka and set a national record in the Indian Indoor Athletics Championship held in Iran. 
 

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Global championships

Ibrar won a bronze medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Iran. He also participated in the World Military Championship in Greece.
 

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Ibrar extends his support to the village children

Players from Sangrampur village have achieved recognition at the Asian level championships. 
 

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62 medals

The young players from the village have achieved an impressive total of 62 medals across state, national, and international competitions. 
 

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Ibrar mentors children who have a passion for sports.

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