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President congratulates Indian medallists at Asian Games

Jitu Rai won gold medal in the men's 50m air pistol event and Shweta Chaudhry got bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event

IANS New Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday congratulated Indian shooters Jitu Rai and Shweta Chaudhry for winning medals at the Asian Games.

In individual messages to both, Mukherjee said: "I would like to extend my congratulations for keeping the country's flag flying high. My best wishes to you for all future endeavours".

Jitu Rai won gold medal in the men's 50m air pistol event and Shweta Chaudhry got bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Asian Games at Incheon.

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First Published: Sep 20 2014 | 4:02 PM IST

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