Indian boxers have created history in the Commonwealth Games. India has won 5 boxing golds in a single Games for the first time. Along with these, 2 players from Madhya Pradesh have also won 2 silver medals. Judo player Yamini and weightlifter Ajay Babu have won the silver medal.
Madhya Pradesh government’s Sports Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang said,
Yamini and Ajay Babu have created history. Both players were announced 25-25 lakh rupees. Also, according to the provisions of the sports policy, both players will be given jobs in a government department.
According to the provisions of the sports policy, both players will also be provided jobs in a government department.
Winning silver medal in Commonwealth Games is a big achievement
Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang said that Indian players are continuously performing better in international competitions. In such a situation, it is a great achievement for 2 players from Madhya Pradesh to win silver medals in the Commonwealth Games. Efforts being made to promote sports talents are yielding positive results.
He said that in Judo, Yamini won a silver medal by showcasing excellent technique, confidence, and struggle, while in weightlifting, Ajay Babu won a silver medal with a powerful performance. Vishwas Sarang spoke to Yamini via video call and congratulated her.
Promise to provide better facilities to players
Minister Sarang said that the state government is providing all possible support under the sports policy to encourage players and help them advance. Such successes at the international level will also inspire other players in the state and help strengthen the sports culture.
Today 44 Medal Events
Besides boxing, today Indian athletes will also challenge for medals in athletics, para athletics, judo, track cycling, and lawn bowls. A total of 44 gold medal events will take place throughout the day. These include 19 in athletics and para athletics, 14 in boxing, 6 in track and para track cycling, and 5 finals in judo.
Shanmugam finished seventh
In the men’s 1500m T54 final in para athletics, India’s Ramesh Shanmugam finished seventh. He took 3:23:59 minutes.
Raveena Gaikwad Disqualified
India’s Raveena Gaikwad was disqualified in the women’s 10,000m race walk final. She received three red cards for violating race walking rules, after which she was disqualified. With this, her campaign in the Commonwealth Games ended disappointingly.
