Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal felicitated double Olympic medalist Manu Baker at his residence in the national capital on Friday and presented her with a cheque of Rs 10 lakhs.
Vinesh took to Instagram on Thursday, posting a picture of her laying down on a mat with her hands covering her eyes, as if conveying an emotion of distress.
On the occasion of Independence Day, PM Modi met the Indian contingent of the Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Thursday.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Thursday, was especially significant as it also served as th
During this, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state chief VD Sharma, state cabinet minister Vishwas Sarang, Paris Olympic bronze medalist Hockey player Vivek Sagar and international rifle shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh were also present.
India's shooting ace Manu Bhaker scripted history earlier when she became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics. Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh secured bronze in the 10 M Air Pistol Mixed team event.
A two-time Olympian, Vivek Sagar is a resident of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district. He plays as a midfielder for the Indian national team. Earlier, he won a bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics and now at the Paris Olympics.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker met Union Minister of Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Thursday.