2nd September, 2003
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports  


SHRI VIJAY GOEL SPEAKS TO ANJU GEORGE OVER PHONE, CONVEYS CONGRATULATIONS


Shri Vijay Goel, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports spoke to Mrs. Anju George and congratulated her on her excellent achievement of winning the Bronze Medal in Long Jump in the World Athletics Meet in Paris. The Minister spoke to Mrs. Anju George for three minutes and enquired as to how she felt at this momentous occasion. Mrs. Anju informed the Minister that she was highly elated and was receiving congratulatory messages from many persons including the President of India. Mrs. Anju also informed that she along with her husband and Coach, Shri Robert Bobby George would be returning to Chennai on 15th morning.

The Minister also spoke to Shri Robert Bobby George and congratulated him on the achievement of his wife and disciple and expressed that the country had high hopes from both of them in the Olympic Games next year.

 
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