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New Delhi : Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on June 26, 2017, congratulated Kidambi Srikanth on winning the Australian Open Badminton Super Series. In a message, Goel said, “Srikanth’s performance has been truly exceptional and his recent wins have made the nation proud. I shall be delighted to meet and honour him very soon. We are committed towards development of every game and our Sports Ministry along with SAI will provide complete support to all players and support staff.”
Goel also reiterated that his Ministry’s doors are open 24×7 to provide help, support and best facilities to our sportspersons, according to a PIB release. India has been doing well in the field of sports from securing a place in the top 100 of the FIFA ranking in football to winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 and even the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy victory in both men’s and women’s category last year. Goel stated that not only cricket but we must provide support and encouragement to indigenous games like kabaddi and wrestling etc, according to the release.