The specially-abled players of Madhya Pradesh were honoured by Chairman of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism and Development Corporation (MPSTDC) Tapan Bhowmik on Thursday.
Tapan Bhowmik gave mementoes to specially-abled players Kiran and Vidushi for their performance at Special Olympics. Along with Kiran and Vidushi, their coach Pratibha Shrivastava was also honoured for her contribution.
While addressing the audience during the programme, Tapan Bhowmik said, “The way the players have portrayed their performance at the Special Olympics is commendable. The players should keep up the performance in future as well.” Elaborating further he said, “For future games too, the players will be given all kinds of facilities and full support will be given to them so that they can perform like this.”
It is to be noted that the Special Olympic World Winter Games 2017 was held from March 14 till March 25. The matches were held at Austria. During the Olympic 129 players and coaches represented India. The two specially-able Kiran and Vidushi were shortlisted for the final matches in Austria. Both the players were accompanied by their coach Pratibha Shrivastava.
Kiran and Vidushi are two girls from SOS Children’s Village Khajuri Kalan. Both the players showcased an impressive show at the Special Olympics giving a tough competition to other competitors.
Vidushi also won the award for best player at Floor Ball and Kiran won the bronze medal.
“With their outstanding performance at the Special Olympics, these girls have made the State proud,” says Bhowmik.
During the programme all the officials of MPSTDC were present.