President of Punjab Olympic Association (POA) and Member of Parliament Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Saturday said that they would honour Satnam Singh Bhamara for creating history by becoming the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in to participate in the USA’s prestigious NBA league.Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal also felicitated the Barnala lad for making the State proud by becoming the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in to the NBA league.In a congratulatory message, the Chief Minister said that it was a matter of great honour for all Punjabis that Bhamara who hails from Ballo Ke village in Barnala district had made niche in USA's prestigious NBA league with his sheer hard work and dedication.
He hoped that Satnam's rare accomplishment would go a long way to inspire millions of his pears who strive hard to excel in the arena of sports.Wishing him a bright future and success in his life, the Chief Minister expressed hope that Satnam would further bring more laurels to the state in the field of sports.In his congratulation message to Satnam, Dhindsa said after the completion of the NBA league, the POA would organise a special event to mark the achievement of the boy from Punjab.He said “it is a proud moment for all Indians that a boy from remote area in Punjab has made a remarkable presence in the field of sports at international level”.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of POA, K Raja Sidhu said keeping in view the success of Satnam, his photograph with achievements would be the part of hall-of-fame in Punjab Olympic Bhawan at Mohali.Dhindsa also congratulated the Punjab Basketball Association president Rajdeep Singh Gill and General secretary Teja Singh for encouraging the growth of basketball in the State.