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 Yogeshwar Dutt for winning Gold Medal in Wrestling (Men’s Freestyle 65 kg), Ms. Seema Punia for winning Gold Medal in Athletics in (Women’s Discus Throw), Ms. Sania Mirza and Shri Saketh Myneni for winning Gold Medal in Tennis (Mixed Doubles), Shri Sanam Singh and Shri Saketh Myneni for winning Silver Medal in Tennis (Men’s Doubles), Shri Bajrang Kumar for winning Silver Medal in Wrestling (Men’s Freestyle 61 kg), Ms. O.P. Jaisha for winning Bronze Medal in Athletics (Women’s 1500m), Shri Narsingh Pancham Yadav for winning Bronze Medal in Wrestling (Men’s Freestyle 74 kg), Shri Naveen Kumar for winning Bronze Medal in Athletics (Men’s 3000m Steeplechase), Ms. Lalita Babar for winning Bronze Medal in Athletics (Women’s 3000m Steeplechase), Shri Yuki Bhambri and Shri Divij Sharan for winning Bronze Medal in Tennis (Men’s Doubles), Ms. Sania Mirza and Ms. Prarthana Thombare for winning Bronze Medal in Tennis (Women’s Doubles), Ms. M.R. Poovamma for winning Bronze Medal in Athletics (Women’s 400m), Shri Rajiv Arokia for winning Bronze Medal in Men’s 400m and Ms. Manju Bala for winning Bronze Medal in Athletics (Women’s Hammer Throw).

In individual messages that have been sent to the winners, the President said, "Please accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes. India is proud of your achievement, which has ensured that our flag flies high in the international arena.

I wish you continued success in all your future endeavours.”

This Press Release issued at 1300 hrs.