PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The Asian Games bronze medallist boxer Kapil Pokhriya met chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his private residence in Nagla Tarai, Khatima, on Monday, and the CM lauded his achievement, calling it a proud moment for Uttarakhand.
Pokhriya represented India in the men’s 90kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, winning a bronze medal with a stellar performance.
Congratulating Pokhriya on the achievement, Dhami said his success has made Uttarakhand as well as the entire country proud. He said such achievements being secured by the youth of the State on national and international platforms are a source of inspiration for the new generation.
Wishing Pokhriya a bright future, the CM expressed confidence that he will continue to bring laurels to the country and Uttarakhand at the international level with his talent and hard work.
On the occasion, Pokhriya expressed gratitude to the CM.
