President Congratulates Medal Winners in Asian Games 2014

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated medal winners in Asian Games 2014. These include Shri Saurabh Ghosal, Shri Mahesh Mangaonkar, Shri Harinder Pal Sandhu and Shri Kush Kumar for winning Gold medal in Squash (Men’s Team); Ms. Dipika Pallikal, Ms. Joshna Chinappa, Ms. Anaka Alankamony and Ms. Aparajitha Balamurukan for winning Silver medal in Squash (Women’s Team); Shri Abhishek Verma for winning Silver medal in Archery (Men’s Compound Individual); Ms. Trisha Deb for winning Bronze medal in Archery (Women’s Compound Individual); Ms. Khushbir Kaur for winning Silver medal in Athletics (Women’s 20 km Race Walk); Shri Chain Singh for winning Bronze medal in Shooting (Men’s 50 m Rifle 3 Positions); Ms. Vinesh Phogat for winning Bronze medal in Wrestling (Women’s Freestyle 48 kg); Ms. Geetika Jakhar for winning Bronze medal in Wrestling (Women’s Freestyle 63 kg); and Shri Yuki Bhambri for winning Bronze medal in Tennis (Men’s Singles).

In individual messages that has been sent to the winners, the Presidentsaid, "The nation is proud of you and your accomplishment, which has brought joy and pride to all Indians.

I wish you the very best in all your future endeavours”

This Press Release issued at 1710 hrs.