In a momentous achievement for India, the nation's shooting team clinched the gold medal in the air rifles category at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extended his heartfelt congratulations to the triumphant Indian shooters Rudranksh Balasaheb Patil, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and Aishwarya Singh Tomar for their exceptional performance in the event.
The Indian shooting trio's remarkable feat not only secured a gold medal for their country but also shattered the World Championship record, adding another feather to their cap. Chief Minister Shinde commended the shooters for their outstanding achievement and the history they made in the world of shooting sports.
Rudranksh Patil, hailing from Thane, showcased remarkable skill and determination alongside his teammates Aishwarya and Divyansh throughout the competition. The Chief Minister expressed his unwavering support for these athletes, recognizing the rigorous training and commitment they put into their craft.
Chief Minister Shinde underlined the consistent excellence of Indian athletes in the Asian Games and highlighted that this year's victory in shooting marked a promising start for India in the competition. He emphasized the need to acknowledge the contributions of the players, their dedicated coaches and mentors, as well as their supportive families.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Shinde expressed optimism that India's performance in the ongoing Asian Games would continue to excel, thanks to the relentless efforts of tenacious and hard working athletes. He voiced his hopes that India would rise to the top of the medal tally, spurred by the outstanding achievements of its sportsmen and sportswomen.
Meanwhile, Rudranksh Patil's parents, Balasaheb Patil, who serves as the Superintendent of Police, Palghar, and Hemangini Patil, Dy. RTO Vashi Navi Mumbai, were felicitated by Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra State, Pune. The felicitation ceremony was organized by the District Sports Officer Office in Thane, with District Sports Officer Suvarna Bartakke leading the proceedings.