Class 12 student from Srinagar cycles 24 km to win ‘Pedal for Peace’ prize

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She credited coach Tejinder Singh for training her in athletics that helped her develop the stamina to excel at the race. She said that she developed a routine of waking up at 5 am and train hard for the race.

Congratulating Rubab on her performance, the Vice-Principal Shafaq Afshan said “Rubab has proven that with grit and determination, no challenge is insurmountable. We are immensely proud of her performance.” Chairman Vijay Dhar also congratulated her and said “We are doubly proud because the win highlights the girl power that we especially seek to encourage at school. Heartiest congratulations to her.”