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Stunning picture congratulating Manasi Joshi for winning gold at BWF Para Badminton Championships

Manasi Joshi - who is World No. 2 among para-badminton athletes - bagged gold and won her first BWF Para-Badminton World Championships on Saturday (24 August).

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Manasi Joshi - who is World No. 2 among para-badminton athletes - bagged gold and won her first BWF Para-Badminton World Championships on Saturday (24 August).

Joshi defeated compatriot Parul Parmer 21-12, 21-7 in the women's singles. She had faced Parmer three times this year, and each time, she'd lost, nevertheless, this time she emerged victoriously.

Who is Manasi Joshi? The athlete who won gold at BWF Para Badminton Championships

On Tuesday, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju handed cheques worth Rs 1.82 crore to the para-badminton winners and said, "My happiness knows no bounds and it's beyond words as I felicitated our Para-Badminton player on winning 12 Medals at World Championship. A major decision is taken by the Sports Ministry today. We will award handsome cash money to the players at the time of arrival itself".

Even PM Narendra Modi tweeted saying, “130 crore Indians are extremely proud of the Indian Para-Badminton contingent, which has brought home 12 medals at BWF World Championships 2019. Congratulations to the entire team, whose success is extremely gladdening and motivating. Each of these players is remarkable!”

With all the wishes going her way, Vogue India also congratulated the badminton star. Taking to Instagram, the magazine shared a stunning picture of Joshi.

Actress and Premier Badminton League team Pune 7 Aces owner Taapsee Pannu also congratulated the player.

The gold medal winners got Rs 20 lakh each while silver and bronze medallist took home Rs 14 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, respectively. Winners in doubles events were given Rs 15 lakh each for gold, Rs 10.5 lakh each for silver and Rs 6 lakh each for bronze.

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