Kohima, June 7 (EMN): Archer Kilenmeren from Nagaland Archery Academy, I.G. Stadium, Kohima will be representing India at the Asia Cup 2017 which will be held from July 3 to 7 this year at Chinese Taipei.
Kilenmeren got selected at the All India Selection after a trial match was held in Rohtak, Haryana. The trial match was held from June 2 to 5.
The coach of Madhya Pradesh Archery Academy Richhpal Singh Silaria will be the coaching team India for the Asian Cup 2017.
The 18-year-old archer Kilenmeren is from Mopungchuket village under Mokokchung district. He was inducted into the Academy through the programme of SSA Scheme by the department of School Education.
Archery Coach, Hunezo Thisa said his passion and performances towards his career is incredible in the last 6 years of stay in the academy.
Hunezo Thisa who himself was an international Archery medallist is optimistic that Kilenmeren can go beyond Asia level and is capable of competing in the world arena.
From the medals he got at the national level in different categories, Kilenmeren recently got the opportunity to train at Korea, sponsored by the Government of India.
