Ajay Mandhra from Odisha's Naxal Affected Malakangiri District Wins Gold at 1st International Kho Kho Tournament in London
'It's a very good feeling. I did a lot of hard work. My family is also very happy. I want more people from my village to do good in this sport,' said Ajay after the team's victory.
Ajay Mandhra, a boy from Naxal-affected Malakangiri district of Odisha, was a part of the Indian men's Kho Kho team that won a gold medal after defeating England in final of the first International Kho Kho tournament held in London from 1st to 4th September. This positive news is like icing to the cake as India saw its best ever performance at the Asian Games ever, in terms of medal tally at the Asiad. Asian Games Medal Tally 2018 Updated: Indian Men's Hockey Team Wins Bronze, Takes India's Medal Tally to 69 in Current Table and Country-Wise Medal Standings.
News agency ANI tweeted pictures of the young member of the champion team. Talking about his achievement, Ajay said that "It's a very good feeling. I did a lot of hard work. My family is also very happy. I want more people from my village to do good in this sport."
Ajay Mandhra, part of the Indian men's Kho Kho team that won a gold medal at 1st International Kho Kho tournament held in London was talking to news agency ANI. Check his pictures in the tweet below:
Ajay hails from Odisha's Bonda tribal community. The Bonda tribal group is considered to be one of the most primitive tribes in the country. Ajay's parents work as daily wage laborers but always supported him in his pursuit of the sport, said Ajay.
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