July 17, 2016 11:55 AM

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President, PM congratulate Vijender Singh on clinching Asia title

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Vijender Singh on clinching the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title. Vijender scored a dominating win over Welsh-born Australian Kerry Hope in a 10-round bout in New Delhi last night.On his official twitter handle, Mr Mukherjee said that the star boxer has made the country proud with his feat. On his Twitter handle, Mr Modi lauded Vijender for his immense skill, strength and stamina while dismantling his opponent to win the Asia Pacific title. Indian cricket limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, star boxer Mary Kom, former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and V V S Laxman, and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also congratulated Vijender on his achievement.

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