- The Chief Minister had a cordial conversation with Sanju Devi, star player of the Indian women’s Kabaddi team, over the phone and congratulated her on her golden success.
- The Chief Minister said that Sanju Devi’s achievement will be an inspiration for the daughters and young players of the state.
- Indian women’s kabaddi team defeated Iran to win gold medal in Asian Games 2026
- Korba’s Sanju Devi played a crucial role in the Indian team’s historic victory.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai called Ms. Sanju Devi, a member of the Indian women’s kabaddi team that won the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 held in Japan and a resident of Korba district of Chhattisgarh, and congratulated her on this remarkable achievement. During a cordial conversation with Ms. Sanju Devi, the Chief Minister praised her excellent performance and said that the entire Chhattisgarh is proud of her achievement.
Chief Minister Shri Sai told Ms. Sanju Devi that with her talent, hard work, and outstanding performance, she has brought glory not only to Chhattisgarh but to the entire country. The Indian women’s kabaddi team’s golden success at a prestigious international platform like the Asian Games is a proud moment for every citizen of the country. The significant participation of a daughter of Chhattisgarh in this historic achievement is a matter of special pride for the state.
The Chief Minister said that today, the daughters of Chhattisgarh are displaying their talent and potential in every field, including education and sports. Sanju Devi of Korba, through her hard work and athletic skills, earned a place in the national team and, representing the country internationally, has brought honor to the state. Her success is an inspiration to thousands of young athletes, especially daughters, who dream of advancing in sports and bringing glory to the state and nation.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is continuously working to provide better opportunities, training, and necessary facilities for the advancement of sports talent in the state. Our effort is to ensure that the sports talents present in Chhattisgarh’s villages, tribal areas, and small towns get a proper platform and represent the state in national and international competitions.
It is noteworthy that the Indian women’s kabaddi team performed brilliantly at the 2026 Asian Games held in Japan, defeating Iran in the final to win the gold medal. Ms. Sanju Devi of Korba district, Chhattisgarh, played a key role in the Indian team’s golden success. Ms. Sanju Devi is a member of the Indian National Women’s Kabaddi Team.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also congratulated all the players, coaches, and support staff of the Indian women’s kabaddi team for this remarkable success and wished the team a bright future. He expressed confidence that Indian players will continue to bring glory to the country with their excellent performances in upcoming international competitions.