The player of Madhya Pradesh State Boxing Academy put up an impressive show at the International President Cup Boxing Championship, bagging silver medal.
Gaurav Chauhan of the Academy presenting an outstanding show at the championship won a silver medal. The championship was held at Kazakhstan wherein the boxers from across the globe participated.
On Tuesday, appreciating the hardwork put in by Gaurav, Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Yashodhara Raje Scindia presented him a memento along with a cheque of Rs 2 lakh.
Expressing her deep contentment, she congratulated Gaurav for the achievement and wished him luck for his future. Addressing the programme, she said, “I am really happy that the players are presenting a wonderful show at the International platform. With such brilliant performance the players are glorifying the name of Madhya Pradesh on a global level.”
She also encouraged them to play well and not get distracted from their focus. Scindia also told the players to give their best at the championships.
On the occasion chief coach of Madhya Pradesh State Boxing Academy Roshan lal was also given Rs 20,000 from Voluntary Grant Fund.
Director of Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain was also present on the occasion. He also congratulated Gaurav for such a brilliant performance at the International President Cup Boxing Championship.
Other than this, Gaurav has presented a great show at various other championships on national level. He has been learning boxing at the State academy since 2009 and bagged silver and gold medals in various competitions.