Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievements of Indian athletes at the ISSF Junior World Cup held in Sydney, Australia. In a series of tweets, PM Modi appreciated the young shooters and said that their laurels made every Indian proud.
In the recently held #ISSFJWC, our young shooters have brought home several laurels and made every Indian very proud. Congratulations to the Indian team that took part and achieved remarkable success in the tournament in Sydney. @ISSF_Shooting
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Congratulating Arjun Babuta, who won a bronze in the 10m air rifle men's junior final, the PM said, “My young friend Arjun Babuta has made India proud by winning the bronze in the 10m air rifle men's junior final. Hailing from Chandigarh, Arjun has distinguished himself as an ace shooter in various tournaments.”
My young friend Arjun Babuta has made India proud by winning the bronze in the 10m air rifle men's junior final. Hailing from Chandigarh, Arjun has distinguished himself as an ace shooter in various tournaments.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Shri Modi appreciated Elavenil Valarivan, who won Gold in the 10m air rifle women's junior event and even posted some pictures from her welcome in Gujarat.
Elavenil Valarivan won the Gold in the 10m air rifle women's junior event. She also set a new qualification world record. Athletes like her will motivate young sportspersons. A few days ago, she landed to a warm welcome in Gujarat, whose photos I am glad to share. pic.twitter.com/arYe0nrVpf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Appreciating Vivaan Kapoor, the PM wrote, “India rejoiced when the talented Vivaan Kapoor won a bronze in the finals of the Trap Men's Junior event. Wishing Vivaan the very best for his future endeavours.”
India rejoiced when the talented Vivaan Kapoor won a bronze in the finals of the Trap Men's Junior event. Wishing Vivaan the very best for his future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Shri Modi lauded Manu Bhaker and said, “Nobody can forget the spectacular performance of Manu Bhaker, the youngest of the medal winners at the ISSF World Cup.” The PM said she was India’s one of the most promising athletes.
Nobody can forget the spectacular performance of Manu Bhaker, the youngest of the medal winners at the ISSF World Cup. Belonging to Haryana, she began shooting two years ago and in such a short time she has emerged as one of our most promising athletes. https://t.co/Cd5AgAR60a
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
The PM congratulated Gaurav Rana and Anmol for winning silver and bronze respectively in 10m air pistol men’s junior event. He also appreciated Anish for winning Gold in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Junior event.
Gaurav Rana’s tenacity is indeed admirable. India congratulates him for winning the silver in the 10m air pistol men's junior Final. Gaurav’s success will inspire several others to excel as shooters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Anmol is one our most seasoned young shooters. He has been taking part in various competitions for many years. He left a mark at the ISSF Junior World Cup by bagging a bronze in the 10m air pistol men's junior event. Way to go!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Anish's win in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men's Junior event is a remarkable one. Anish reached the final with the highest score too! Congratulations to this promising youngster for the Gold.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
Lauding the talented Muskan for clinching Gold in the 25m pistol women's junior final, the PM said, “Muskan has indeed brought smiles on the faces of 125 crore Indians with her excellent performance. We hope she continues to pursue sports and excel in the times to come.”
Congratulations to Muskan for clinching the Gold in the 25m pistol women's junior final. Muskan has indeed brought smiles on the faces of 125 crore Indians with her excellent performance. We hope she continues to pursue sports and excel in the times to come.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
He also appreciated Ganemat Sekhon for winning Bronze in the skeet women's junior event.
Ganemat Sekhon’s Bronze in the skeet women's junior event is historic. She brings glory to the nation and emerges as an icon for young India. https://t.co/W4BUCx5Muj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
PM Modi hoped that stupendous performance of the shooters would strengthen the ‘Fit India’ movement and motivate many more youngsters to play and excel.
The stupendous performance of our shooters will strengthen the #FitIndia movement and many more youngsters will feel motivated to play more and excel. Once again, I congratulate the entire shooting team that participated in the #ISSFJWC. @ISSF_Shooting
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2018
