Karanthur: Abdul Hadi, an eighth-grade student at Cheranallur Markaz Al-Farooqiya Higher Secondary School, was welcomed at the Markaz Central Campus after winning gold in the sub-junior shot put at the state school sports meet.
Abdul Hadi prepared for the competition entirely under the guidance of his school's physical education teacher, without professional coaching. He secured first place with a throw of 11.62 metres. His victory was Ernakulam district's first gold medal in athletics at the meet.
Following his achievement, members of the Markaz Board of Directors led a reception for Abdul Hadi at the central campus in Karanthur. Markaz Working General Secretary Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hakeem Azhari congratulated him.
Board members Abubakar Haji Kizhakkoth, Unais Muhammad, Akbar Badusha Saqafi and Shameem K. K., along with Markaz Al-Farooqiya Higher Secondary School headmaster Abdul Nasser and others, attended the reception.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
