The Punjab government on Tuesday announced cash prizes of RS 40 Lakh to lift Harjinder Kaur after he claimed a bronze medal in the 71kg category in the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
A Nabha resident in the Patiala District, Harjinder amounted to 212kg (93 in Snatch and 119 in Clean and Brempan) to complete the podium on Monday night.
Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur, a native of the village near Nabha, because he won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games … Your harjinder will be a source of inspiration for girls in Punjab … Congratulations to your parents and coaches too, “Mann Tweeted.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated him for his achievements.
Weightlifting player Punjab Harjinder Kaur won a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games-2022. Harjinder Kaur, a Nabha resident, will be given a prize of money as big as 40 Lakh Hospital under this Punjab government sports policy. The achievement of this Harjinder will encourage sports sports, especially our daughter in the future … “
Meanwhile, the residents of Nabha experienced madha after the success of Harjinder in Birmingham.
“This is a proud moment when he won bronze after a lot of hard work. We all believe that he will excel,” said Harjinder’s brother, Pritpal Singh.
“Everyone in the family supports him in making signs in this field.” The Minister of Sports Punjab Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer also congratulated Kaur for his arrears.
