In a series of tweets on Sunday, PM Modi praised the young shooters and said that their laurels made every Indian proud.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the achievements of Indian shooters at the ISSF Junior World Cup held in Sydney, Australia. In a series of tweets on Sunday, PM Modi praised the young shooters and said that their achievements made every Indian proud.
The prime minister congratulated the Indian shooters, who won 22 medals at the recently concluded ISSF Junior World Cup. Indian shooters won nine gold, five silver and eight bronze, to finish second behind China, who won 25 medals, in the medal tally. "In the recently held #ISSFJWC, our young shooters have brought home several laurels and made every Indian very proud. Congratulations to the Indian team that took part and achieved remarkable success in the tournament in Sydney," he said.
PM Modi hoped that stupendous performance of the shooters would strengthen the ‘Fit India’ movement and motivate many more youngsters to play and excel.
PM Modi congratulated the medal winners with individul tweets also. Lauding the talented Muskan for clinching Gold in the 25m pistol women's junior final, the PM said, “Muskan has indeed brought smiles on the faces of 125 crore Indians with her excellent performance. We hope she continues to pursue sports and excel in the times to come.”
He also appreciated Ganemat Sekhon for winning Bronze in the skeet women's junior event.
PM congratulated Gaurav Rana and Anmol for winning silver and bronze respectively in 10m air pistol men’s junior event. He also appreciated Anish for winning Gold in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Junior event.
Modi lauded Manu Bhaker and said, “Nobody can forget the spectacular performance of Manu Bhaker, the youngest of the medal winners at the ISSF World Cup.” The PM said she was India’s one of the most promising athletes.
Appreciating Vivaan Kapoor, the PM wrote, “India rejoiced when the talented Vivaan Kapoor won a bronze in the finals of the Trap Men's Junior event. Wishing Vivaan the very best for his future endeavours.”
Modi appreciated Elavenil Valarivan, who won Gold in the 10m air rifle women's junior event and even posted some pictures from her welcome in Gujarat.
Congratulating Arjun Babuta, who won a bronze in the 10m air rifle men's junior final, the PM said, “My young friend Arjun Babuta has made India proud by winning the bronze in the 10m air rifle men's junior final. Hailing from Chandigarh, Arjun has distinguished himself as an ace shooter in various tournaments.”
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