HYDERABAD, JAN 24    :    Arjuna Awardees and Asian Games 2023 medalists and participants called on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat.

The Chief Minister took the time to meet each sportsperson and discuss their accomplishments and future tournaments. The CM felicitated the award and medal winners with shawls and presented bouquets in recognition of their achievements, a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said tonight.

The Chief Minister instructed concerned officials to compile a comprehensive list of issues and challenges being faced by each sportsperson. The CM emphasised the need to devise effective solutions, considering avenues such as financial assistance, job opportunities, and any other support that aligns with the eligibility criteria, aiming to foster the development of sports in Telangana. The sportspersons, in turn, proudly showcased their medals and awards, expressing their happiness and gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister for his support and encouragement.

The sportspersons who met today include the recently awarded Arjuna Awardees 2023, Mr.Husamuddin (Boxing and Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist) and Ms.Esha Singh (Shooting and Asian Games 2023 Gold Medallist). Other medal winners and participants of the Asian Games 2023 include Nikhat Zareen (Bronze Medal in Boxing), Kynan Chenai Darius (Gold Medallist in Shooting), Ms. Agasara Nandini (Bronze Medallist in Athletics), N. Sikki Reddy (Badminton-Participation), and P. Gayatri Gopichand (Badminton-Participation). Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi, para athlete and gold medalist in the Para Games, also met the Hon’ble Chief Minister.(UNI)