A Kerala man took time-out from his marriage to help his team win an important fixture.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore congratulated the medal winners and thanked them for making the country proud.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore elaborated on the initiatives, that he feels, have put India on the path of becoming a sporting powerhouse.
Kabaddi is presently played by about 30 countries around the world.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said that he will not hesitate to sack his officials if they delay sanction of incentives for athletes but also warned against false accusations.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday shot off a missive to his British counterpart and to the CGF President, asking them to intervene and ensure that the sport remains a part of the 2022 edition.
P V Sindhu's mother and Saina Nehwal's father are among the 15 officials/non-athletes who have been cleared at no cost to the government.
The ministry is yet to clear the final Indian contingent sent by the IOA and it is expected to take another couple of days.
The Sports Ministry will take a decision on the contingent in a couple of days
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore also proclaimed 2018 as the year of sports in India.