Medchal local wins international tourney

Medchal: Sanjeev Kumar, a native of Medchal, bagged gold in physically challenged category of INBA Olympia held in Los Angeles. He represented India along with four other participants.

"Months of hard training with strict diet, travelling alone 16 km were the hurdles I had to overcome, and now they are nothing before this proud achievement," said Sanjeev after winning the title. He is returning on Friday. His friends and locals arranged a grand welcome followed by a procession and a felicitation.

It may be mentioned here that The Hans India published an article on his endeavours and achievements just before leaving for the competition.