Our Sports Reporter
GUWAHATI: Internationally acclaimed boxer Shiva Thapa called on Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at his office at Janata Bhawan here today. During the meeting Chief Minister congratulated Thapa for his recent success at the Asian Boxing Championships held in Dubai. He also presented a cheque of Rs. 3 lakh to the ace boxer under the State Sports Policy. It may be mentioned here that Shiva won a silver medal in the recently concluded meet.
The Chief Minister also offered best wishes to the former Olympian for his sporting career and assured to extend all possible support from the State government in future.
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Bimal Bora, MLAs Mrinal Saikia and Manab Deka, Commissioner and Secretary of Sports Department Moloy Bora, Director Pabitra Ram Khound, Vice Chairman of Boxing Federation of India Santanu Kalita and Secretary BFI Hemanta Kalita were also present during Shiva Thapa's call on to the Chief Minister.
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