Shrikanth Kidambi will call on Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel on 01 July, 2017 at his official residence. Ace badminton coach Pullela Gopichand will also join on the occasion. 

Shri Goel had congratulated Shrikanth Kidambi on winning the Australian Open badminton recently. He said, “Srikanth’s performance has been truly exceptional and his recent wins have made the nation proud. I will be delighted to meet and honour him, even Gopichand has constantly given us the best players with the best coaching and guidance”. 

The Sports Ministry has taken various initiatives to engage the youth in sporting activities like Slum Youth Marathon, Khelo India etc. “Not just cricket but in football, hockey, kabaddi and even motorsports, India seems to be on the winning path and the future looks great”, Shri Goel added. 
 

 

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