Uttarakhand CM Dhami felicitates MFN Lightweight World Champion Digambar Singh Rawat
Dehradun, June 4
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday met Digambar Singh Rawat, an international Mixed Martial Arts athlete from Chamoli district, at the Chief Minister's residence.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated and extended his best wishes to Digambar Singh Rawat on becoming the MFN (Matrix Fight Night) Lightweight World Champion. He said that Rawat has brought pride to Uttarakhand by achieving remarkable success at the international level through his talent, hard work, and determination. His achievement serves as an inspiration to the youth of the state and demonstrates that Uttarakhand's young athletes have the potential to establish a global identity in the field of sports.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is continuously working to encourage sporting talent and provide athletes with better opportunities. He expressed confidence that Digambar Singh Rawat will continue to excel in the future and bring further glory to both the state and the nation.
Notably, Digambar Singh Rawat, a resident of Chamoli district, is the reigning MFN Lightweight World Champion. He secured the vacant world title with a stunning first-round Technical Knockout (TKO) victory at the MFN-18 event held in Greater Noida.
Expressing his gratitude to the Chief Minister, Digambar Singh Rawat said that the encouragement and support being provided by the state government are boosting the morale of young athletes and motivating them to achieve their goals.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see CM Dhami recognizing grassroots talent. But I hope this isn't just a photo op - we need sustained support for athletes from small towns. Chamoli se aise champions nikalte rahen to bahut achha hoga. Government should invest in training facilities in remote areas too. 🙏
Wah! Desh ke liye proud moment hai. Mixed Martial Arts mein itni badi achievement - first round TKO se world championship jeetna koi aisi baat nahi hai. Kudos to Digambar Singh Rawat! Uttarakhand ke youth ke liye inspiration hai. Bas aise hi age badhte raho beta. 🇮🇳💪
Honestly, I'm glad our politicians are finally recognizing sports other than cricket. Digambar's journey from a small district like Chamoli to world champion is truly remarkable. But I hope the government doesn't just cheer from the sidelines - they need to allocate more funds and create better infrastructure for MMA and other combat sports in the state. The potential is clearly there!
Respect for Digambar Singh Rawat! 🥇 Pahadi logon ka josh aur stamina toh naturally hota hai, but world level pe chamakna kisi bhi athlete ke liye bada achievement hai. MFN mein lightweight champion - yeh koi chhota naam nahi hai. Future mein bhi aur championships lao bhai! Uttarakhand ka naam roshan karo.
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