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President Mukherjee congratulates Asian Games 2014 medal winners

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 30 2014 | 4:45 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated medal winners in Asian Games 2014.

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

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First Published: Sep 30 2014 | 4:33 PM IST

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