New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated boxer Akash Kumar on winning bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships.

Akash Kumar (54 kg) became the seventh male boxer from India to win a medal at the World Boxing Championships.

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Modi tweeted, "Well done Akash! Congratulations for the prestigious medal at the World Boxing Championships. This success will motivate younger boxers to excel. Wishing you the very best for your future endeavours."

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