Bhojpur: Sapna, daughter of Ara district of Bihar, has illuminated the name of the country and the state internationally. At the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, Sapna has made history by winning 2 gold and one silver medal.
Paracham won by winning 3 medals
The competition was held from 27 June to 6 July, in which players from police, fire fighting and emergency services from all over the world participate. Sapna participated in three archery events and won the gold medal in Field Archery and 3D Archery. While the silver medal in the target archery won. Sapna is currently posted in Gurgaon in the 95th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF). He started archery with Ara in 2011, and after appointment to BSF in 2014, his talent got a new flight.
Sapna’s father is a tractor mechanic
Sapna, a resident of East Nawada in Nawada police station area of Ara district, comes from an ordinary family. His father Jitendra Prasad is a tractor mechanic, while mother Kunti Devi is a teacher. Sapna is at number three in three sisters and one brother. Sapna is not only an international player, but also a NIS certified coach. Her husband Rajan Kumar, who himself is archer in BSF. Along with Sapna, he is working in Gurgaon. Sapna has achieved this position in collaboration with coach Manoj Kumar, Charan ji and husband Rajan.
Waved in archery
This historical achievement of Sapna is being seen as a big inspiration for India and especially the sports world of Bihar. His golden performance in archery will not only inspire generations to come. Rather, the direction of sports will also be decided in the state.
People gave a grand reception in Ara
At the same time, when Sapna, who won two gold and one silver medal in the World Police and Fire Games held in the US, Sapna, who reached her home in Ara on Friday, gave her a grand welcome. As soon as the dream of the country covered the country’s Shaan Tricolor from the train at Ara railway station, the locals welcomed him in rose petals, drums and traditional ways. Here everyone gathered to see and respect his dream. During this time, both pride and sentiment in the eyes of the people were clearly visible.
While receiving this honor, Sapna said in a conversation with the media that this is a moment of pride for me. The family and the people of Ara gave me this encouragement, which I took all over the world. In this, our coaches and my husband as well as in-laws and family members have an important contribution, I will continue to play for the country and Bihar.
