Latest News | Paralympics Gold Medallist Gets Rousing Welcome at Native Place in Odisha
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat, who won a historic badminton gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, received a grand reception at his native place in Odisha's Bargarh district on Tuesday.
Sambalpur, Sep 21 (PTI) Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat, who won a historic badminton gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, received a grand reception at his native place in Odisha's Bargarh district on Tuesday.
Bhagat was first greeted at Godbhaga around 9.30 am and felicitated by different social organisations. Later, he was taken to his native place Attabira in an open vehicle as hundreds of people joined the procession.
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“The felicitation I received at my native place will remain an unforgettable experience,” an emotional Bhagat said.
“It is just the beginning and I will bring more medals with your blessings,” he said.
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Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari, former Attabira MLA Nihar Mahanand and members of other political parties were present during the felicitation programme.
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