Haryana CM congratulates Bhiwani boxers Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria for gold medals at Commonwealth Games
Chandigarh, August 2
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has congratulated Preeti Pawar and Jasmine Lamboria, boxers from the state, on their gold-medal performances at the Commonwealth Games.
Bhiwani boxer Preeti Pawar won a gold medal in the women's 54 kg weight category, while Jasmine Lamboria, also from Bhiwani, brought the country another golden success by winning gold in the women's 57 kg weight category.
The Chief Minister said that these daughters of Bhiwani, through their indomitable courage, hard work and discipline, have made the entire nation proud. He said that Haryana's daughters are continuously delivering outstanding performances in national and international sporting competitions and flying the Tricolour high on the world stage.
The Chief Minister said that the achievement is a moment of pride not just for Haryana but for the entire country. He said this achievement by both players will inspire lakhs of young athletes across the state.
Saini said the Haryana government is committed to providing athletes with world-class facilities, modern sports infrastructure, better training, and a transparent sports policy. As a result, athletes from the state are continuously delivering outstanding performances in international competitions and bringing glory to the nation's name.
The Chief Minister conveyed his best wishes for a bright future to both gold-medal-winning players, their families, coaches, and the Indian boxing contingent. He expressed confidence that Haryana's athletes would continue to set new milestones for the country in the times ahead.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's amazing to see young women from smaller towns like Bhiwani achieving so much on the global stage. This is what happens when you combine raw talent with proper training facilities. Really hope this inspires more girls across Haryana to take up sports seriously. 👏👏
Congratulations to both the champions! But let's also remember the unsung heroes - their coaches, families, and support staff who worked behind the scenes. The Commonwealth Games gold is no small feat. Haryana's sports culture is unmatched, but we should also look at expanding this to other states. #ProudIndian
Yeh toh golden girls of Haryana hain! 🌟 What a fantastic achievement. I hope the state government actually walks the talk on transparent sports policy. There are many talented athletes who don't get opportunities. Let's make sure these wins translate into better grassroots programs.
As an Indian living abroad, this news fills me with so much pride. Seeing young women from Bhiwani - a town many of us may not have heard of before - winning global gold medals shows the immense talent pool in India. Congratulations to Preeti and Jasmine! 🇮🇳
Great achievement no doubt, but I wish our politicians wouldn't jump on every victory to take credit. The real credit goes to these athletes and their personal struggle. Having said that, if the government is genuinely improving sports infrastructure, kudos to them for that too. Let's be honest about progress where it's actually happening.
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