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Simran Kamboj and Nikita Chauvin Get Hero's Welcome After Asian Beach Games Gold

Indian women beach kabaddi players Simran Kamboj and Nikita Chauhan returned home to a hero's welcome at the SAI NCOE in Dharamshala after winning gold at the 6th Asian Beach Games in China. Simran expressed her overwhelming joy, calling the gold medal a huge inspiration for the team to keep performing for India. Nikita described the tournament as a challenging yet valuable experience that helped her grow as a player and urged young people to take up sports. Additionally, five athletes from the same SAI center have been selected for the upcoming Asian Games.

Key Points: Gold Medalists Simran Kamboj, Nikita Chauhan Honored in Dharamshala

  • Indian women beach kabaddi team wins gold at Asian Beach Games
  • Athletes Simran Kamboj and Nikita Chauhan receive hero's welcome in Dharamshala
  • Gold medalists credit win as motivation for future performances
  • Five SAI NCOE athletes also selected for upcoming Asian Games
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Simran Kamboj, Nikita Chauhan receive warm welcome from SAI's NCOE in Dharamshala after clinching gold medals in Asian Beach Games

Indian women beach kabaddi stars Simran Kamboj and Nikita Chauhan receive a warm welcome at SAI's NCOE in Dharamshala after winning gold at the Asian Beach Games in China.

"The gold medal is a big inspiration for all of us to perform better and represent India in future also. - Simran Kamboj"

Dharamshala, May 2

Indian Women Beach Kabaddi Team athletes Simran Kamboj and Nikita Chauhan received a warm welcome from the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Dharamshala after having clinched gold medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games held in China.

Simran Kamboj from Punjab and Nikita Chauhan from Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, represented India in the tournament, which was held in China from 22nd to 30th of April, and both of them won gold medals for their wonderful performance in the Kabaddi tournament.

Speaking to ANI, Simran Kamboj said she felt overwhelmed by the warm welcome from the Sports Authority of India in Dharamshala, adding that winning the gold medal motivates the team to perform even better and continue representing India in the future.

"We are feeling overwhelmed after receiving a warm welcome from the members of the Sports Authority of India in Dharamshala today. The gold medal is a big inspiration for all of us to perform better and represent India in future also," she said.

Nikita Chauhan, another gold medalist, said winning gold at the Asian Beach Games in China was a challenging but valuable experience that helped her grow as a player. She added that the achievement motivates her further and encouraged young people to take up sports for better physical and mental fitness.

"I think I have become a good player today. I represented India during the Asian Beach Games in China and won the gold medal. It was quite challenging, and we learned a lot from this tournament. I would like to appeal to the younger generation to join a sport which will keep you healthy and fit, physically and mentally as well," Nikita told ANI.

Notably, five athletes of SAI's NCOE have also been selected for the upcoming Asian Games.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, it's great to see women's kabaddi getting recognition. But I wish the government and SAI would also focus on grassroots development in states like Himachal and Punjab. These girls clearly have talent, but how many more are left undiscovered? Gold medals are amazing, but we need better infrastructure and coaching for rural athletes too. Still, congratulations to both! 🥇
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Rohit L
Wah! Kya baat hai! Simran from Punjab and Nikita from Himachal - north Indian girls dominating kabaddi! The Asian Beach Games is a tough platform and they won gold. Nikita's message to the younger generation is also spot on - sports keep you fit physically and mentally. I hope more parents encourage their daughters to take up sports like this. 🇮🇳🏅
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Naveen S
Good to see SAI's NCOE giving such a warm welcome. But honestly, I think we need to focus on why kabaddi is not getting the same attention as cricket in India. These girls won gold and got a nice reception, but what about long-term support? The fact that five athletes from NCOE are going to Asian Games is promising. Hope they get all the facilities they need. Well done, Simran and Nikita! 🙌
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Kavya N
So proud of our kabaddi queens! The way Simran and Nikita played in China is proof that Indian women in sports are unstoppable. Beach kabaddi is so exciting to watch - all that sand and action! And Nikita's advice to the youth is gold: "Join a sport to stay fit physically and mentally." Every parent should hear this. Chalo ab Asian Games mein bhi gold laao! đź’Ş

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