Tennis sensation Sania Mirza will be felicitated by the Madhya Pradesh government, Chief Minister Babulal Gaur said today.
''Sania Mirza and Anju Boby George brought laurels to the country in international competitions. The state government in cooperation with sports organisations will felicitate Sania Mirza here'', Mr Gaur said at the concluding function of the 17th National Athletic Meet.
Athletes from Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat, besides Madhya Pradesh took part in the three-day western region meet.
''The government is committed for promoting sports and sportspersons'', Mr Gaur said, adding the Tantya Tope stadium in the state capital was being developed for international competitions.
''The government will strive to see that our sports talents took part in world competitions'', he added.
Mr Gaur, who presented prizes to the participants, announced consolation prize of Rs 1000 each to the medal winners.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
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