Chief Minister Raman Singh has felicitated badminton sensation, Shaurya Singh for bringing laurels to the State by clinching gold medal in the recently concluded CBSE National Badminton Championship in Chennai.
The Chief Minister handed over a memento and citation to Shaurya in a programme organised by the Raigarh District Administration in Tamnar on Saturday. “I have seen Shaurya playing. I urge him to work hard and make his presence felt in the International Badminton arena” said Singh, who along with Union Minister of State for Steel and Mines, Vishnudeo Sai attended a convention of Aghariya Samaj here.
Sai also congratulated Shaurya and urged him to get a distinction for Raigarh in sports arena. Principal of OP Jindal School, RK Trivedi encouraged his student, Shaurya to do well in future and also expressed gratitude to the local administration for its initiative to honour budding sportsmen of the district.
Notably, Shaurya is first badminton player from Chhattisgarh to win the coveted award in CBSE National Badminton Championship. He was stated to be all set for next national level championship to be held in Patna from December 18, this year.
Shaurya has consistently won awards in many States and national level sports events. In the State-level open badminton tournament which concluded here in Kawardha last month, Shaurya had drew attention by winning the title of Singles in 17 and 19 years age group. He had also lifted the title of Doubles in 19 years age group. Akram Khan, coach and the vice president of Chhattisgarh Badminton Association also marked his presence during the programme.