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Government felicitates YOG medal winners with cash awards

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 21 2018 | 9:45 PM IST

The Government of India on Sunday felicitated the 13 medallists of the just-concluded Youth Olympic Games (YOG) after the country's athletes recorded their best-ever performance in the show-piece event.

In the three years of the country's participation in the Games, this is India's best performance as they fetched 13 medals, including three golds, nine silvers and one bronze.

Speaking on the occasion, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, said, "These young athletes, who are just 15-16 years old are winning medals for the country. This shows the potential amongst the youth of our country.

"We, all levels, school, home, colonies, colleges, districts and state must provide opportunities to play and excel. India can be a super power of sports in next 10 years."

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First Published: Oct 21 2018 | 9:45 PM IST

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