Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today felicitated six shooters for their impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Dr Mandaviya also awarded a cheque of Rs 22.5 lakh to Sarabjot Singh, who secured a bronze medal in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event alongside Manu Bhaker. 

Dr. Mandaviya highlighted the impact of the Khelo India programme, stating that this time, out of 117 athletes, 70 are participating in the Olympics for the first time. He said that out of these 117 athletes, 28 have come from Khelo India and are now part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

The event also recognised the contributions of Arjun Babuta, Ramita Jindal, Rhythm Sangwan, Sandeep Singh, and Arjun Singh Cheema, as well as their coaches Suma Shirur, Samaresh Jung, and Sarabjot’s coach Abhishek Rana.