Parth shah

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi: A decade after he first stepped onto the skating track at the tender age of six, Parth Suragbhai Shah has earned a prestigious sporting honour in Gujarat. The speed skater and athlete at Adani Sportsline Academy has been conferred for the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award by the Government of Gujarat for his achievements at the state and national levels.

Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the award at a ceremony in Gandhinagar on August 12.

Instituted by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award recognises young sportspersons for their talent, dedication and achievements at the junior level. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000 for junior recipients.