USTM student Chinmoyee Rajkhowa to represent India at BRICS Sports Games in Russia

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 29, 2024

A USTM (University of Science and Technology Meghalaya) student, Chinmoyee Rajkhowa will represent India in the BRICS Sports Games 2024 to be held from June 19 to 25.

Chinmoyee is doing a Masters in Social Work at the USTM.

The selection was done by the All India Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Federation in a process that took place from May 5 to 7 in New Delhi.

In the BRICS Sports Games, Chinmoyee will be competing in the Belt Wrestling, women’s 64 kg category.

The 2024 BRICS Sports Games will be held in Kazan, Russia, and is supported by the President and the Government of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan.

The Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Sport of the Republic of Tatarstan are responsible for the overall management and organization of the BRICS Games.

Expressing her feelings, Chinmoyee Rajkhowa said, “I’m really happy and feel blessed to get the opportunity to join the World BRICS Games and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a prestigious event. It’s like a big dream coming true and I expect everyone’s love and support.”

She said that although this will be her eighth international event, she is preparing for it as if it is her first and last event.

“I am putting all my heart and soul into work to make a fruitful outcome. I have taken Judo training from a famous Japanese grand master. For the last few years, I’ve been taking belt wrestling training as well. On top of that, I have especially taken training in Tripura for this particular event. I have already secured my position to represent India through the selection in Delhi from May 5 to 7. Now from June 13 to 18, I’ll be attending the training camp in Dehradun”, she added.

“I would love to thank my parents and friends for supporting me throughout my journey and I am grateful to my beloved university USTM for always supporting me”, she added.