Dasari Srinivasa Rao Vijayawada

Internationalathlete and sports coach Goggulamudi Vijay Kumar, a native of Chinna Avutapalli village in Gannavaram mandal of Krishna district, has been selected to participate in the Asian International Laser Run Championships to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 11 to 17.

Andhra Pradesh Modern Pentathlon Association General Secretary K Haribabu announced the selection and said Vijay Kumar had earned the opportunity through his outstanding performances at the State and national-level competitions. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) felicitated Vijay at his office on Tuesday and congratulated him on his selection.

Haribabu said Vijay Kumar had performed well at the State-level Laser Run competitions held at the Alluri Sitarama Raju Sports Stadium in Eluru district from July 10 to 12. He subsequently showcased his talent at the national-level championships held in Nashik, Maharashtra, from October 4 to 6, securing selection for the Asian event. The Asian championships will be held near Flamingo Beach in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.