Raipur: Fencing player Rupali Sahu made a courtesy visit to the residence office of Sports Minister Tank Ram Verma today. Rupali Sahu and Reeba Benni won the silver medal for the Indian team in the Junior Commonwealth Fencing Competition held in Christchurch, New Zealand from 12 to 19 July 2024.
The Sports Minister praised their excellent performance and said that the daughters of Chhattisgarh have increased the pride of not only the state but also the country. He said that a positive environment is being created for all sports disciplines in the state. All necessary facilities are being provided by upgrading the sports grounds.
It is known that Rupali Sahu and Reeba Benni had applied for financial assistance from the Sports and Youth Welfare Department to go to New Zealand. Sports Director Mrs. Tanuja Salam had sent the case to the state government with the recommendation of providing financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh to Riba Benni and Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rupali Sahu. Sports Secretary Himshikhar Gupta and Sports Minister Tankaram Verma approved the proposal of the Sports Director.
These players have worked very hard for better performance in fencing. Due to their better performance and skill in sports techniques, they were successful in getting silver medal at the international level. Sports Director Tanuja Salam wished these players a bright future and said that every possible effort is being made to promote the players of the state.
