Honouring Champs: SAI facilitates Moscow Wushu Stars Championship winners
The Community News/New Delhi
Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday facilitated 17 girl medal winners of Moscow Wushu Stars Championship.
The girls have won a total of 17 medals including 10 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze in Wushu championship at Moscow in Russia.
“The girls beat competitors from Wushu strongholds China and Indonesia en route to the medals.
The participation of the girls for the Moscow competition was sanctioned at full cost to the government,” Indian government official said.
Indian Sports minister Anurag Thakur, SAI Deputy Director Generals Ekta Vishnoi and Shiv Sharma were present on the occasion among others.
Congratulating the winner, Anurag Thakur tweeted, “It is a matter of pride to see our girls doing us proud and the nation reaping the benefits of Khelo India Women’s League!
Past participants in Khelo India league, now on the podium with 17 medals at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship held in Russia!”
The tweet was retweeted by the Prime Minister , Sh Narendra Modi with a congratulations message for the athletes.
