Himachal’s Daughters Are India’s Pride
16 October 2026 | Hamirpur/New Delhi:
Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur felicitated members of the Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team, who clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, at his residence in New Delhi. The felicitation was attended by team captain Pushpa Rana and prominent players Ritu Negi, Bhawna Thakur and Jyoti Thakur. In keeping with Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural traditions, Anurag Singh Thakur accorded the champions a traditional Himachali welcome.
Congratulating the players on their remarkable achievement, Anurag Singh Thakur said that the daughters of Himachal Pradesh had brought immense pride to the state and the entire nation through their talent, hard work, discipline and determination. He observed that their success was not merely a sporting accomplishment but also a powerful source of inspiration for young people and aspiring athletes across the country.
He noted that the Indian women’s kabaddi team’s outstanding performance on the international stage reflects the growing strength of Indian sports and the determination of women athletes to excel at the highest level. Their achievement is a matter of national pride and highlights the important role that women are playing in strengthening India’s sporting identity globally.
Anurag Singh Thakur extended his best wishes to captain Pushpa Rana and her teammates for their future competitions. Expressing confidence in their abilities, he said he hoped the champions would continue their exceptional performances and bring further laurels to the country. He also expressed the hope that talented sportspersons from Himachal Pradesh would continue to inspire future generations and contribute to taking Indian sports to greater heights.
