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Chouhan congratulates MP girl Muskan for Asian Games glory

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Press Trust of India Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated today Indian women's compound team, including local girl Muskan Kirar, for winning silver medal in archery at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta.

The team comprising Kirar, Madhumita Kumari and Jyothi Surekha Vennam, won silver in the final match against Korea today.

"Muskan (18) is the youngest archery player of the state and she has created history by winning silver medal in the Asian Games which has enhanced the country's name," Chouhan said in his congratulatory message.

Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia has said that she felt proud of Kirar's achievement.

The Indian team lost 228-231 in a contest that went down to the wire till the final set of arrows.

 

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First Published: Aug 28 2018 | 5:15 PM IST

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