Sahara India Pariwar on 31 October 2012 at the Sahara Shaher in Lucknow felicitated six Indian athletes who won medals at the London Olympics in July-August 2012.
The function was attended by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and by renowned businessmen, politicians and officials and was marked with a cultural programme which included some memorable performances by Sonu Nigam and Shiamak Davar’s troupe.
The silver medalist Sushil Kumar and Vijay Kumar were presented with gold weighing three kg while bronze medalist Gagang Narang, Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt were presented with 2 kg of gold by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Sahara India Pariwar is a major business conglomerate and the prime promoter& patron of sports in India.
It had been already declared by Sahara India Pariwar prior to the commencement of the London Olympics that it is going to award medals of pure gold of 5 Kg, 3 Kg and 2 Kg to every Indian winning gold, silver and bronze medal respectively in the London Olympics 2012.
Sahara India Pariwar Felicitated London Olympic Medalists
By Jagran Josh
Nov 1, 2012, 14:46 IST
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