New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI) India's first female Olympic medalist Karnam Malleswari has been appointed the vice-chancellor of Delhi Sports University, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.

Kejriwal said he met Malleswari and had a detailed discussion with her regarding the same.

"Delhi Sports University is starting. Our very huge dream has come true. I am extremely proud to say that Olympic medalist Karnam Malleswari will be the first Vice Chancellor. Met her today and had a detailed discussion," he said in a tweet in Hindi.

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