Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday congratulated two kick boxing players Gaurav Kosle and Akash Gurudiwan from Chhattisgarh for securing berth in national kick boxing team.
The duo will be representing the Indian team in the World Championship to be held in Dublin — capital of Ireland on November 21 this year.
While calling on Chief Minister at his official residence here, the player duo informed Singh that around 1000 kick boxers from 45 countries are taking part in the World Championship to be held in Dublin and a team of 32 players from India is participating in the tourney.
Notably, a resident of Bilaspur district Gaurav will be participating in 63 kg weight category while Akash of Korba in 86 kg weight group. The team will be leaving for Dublin on November 19 from Mumbai.
On the occasion, General Secretary of kick boxing Association and national coach Tarkesh Mishra and state-level coach Ajit Sharma and Aditya Mundra were present.