Asian Games 2022: Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has said the Padma Shri award will inspire him to thrive harder and put in extra efforts in training for Asian Games. Follow Insidesport.IN For more update
Para shuttler Bhagat will be awarded Padma Shri. The announcement was made on the eve of 73rd Republic Day on Tuesday. “It’s a truly humbling experience to be honoured with the Padma Shri award and will serve to inspire me to earn more laurels for my country,” Bhagat said in a statement.
Asian Games 2022: Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat sets sights on Asian Games gold, says ‘Padma Shri award will inspire me’
“This will inspire me to strive harder and put in extra efforts in training and Asian Games and World Championships which is scheduled for this year,” he added.
The ace athlete also was conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in October 2021 and now Bhagat is all set to become the first Para-Badminton athlete to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award.
Bhagat is busy training in Spain for the Asian Games and World Championship and with the Paralympics coming in 2024, this year becomes even more important for the para shuttlers.
Asian Games 2022: Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat sets sights on Asian Games gold, says ‘Padma Shri award will inspire me’
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