Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav made a video call to player Vivek Sagar and congratulated him for winning the bronze medal.
India has won the bronze medal in hockey in Paris Olympics-2024 by defeating Spain 2-1. DSP Vivek Sagar Prasad, resident of Chandaun village adjacent to Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, is also a part of the Indian hockey team. MP government will give a reward of Rs 1 crore to Vivek. viv
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There was celebration in Chandoun after the victory. Vivek’s family and friends offered sweets to each other. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav spoke to Vivek Sagar on video call on Friday and congratulated him and the team.
Vivek was representing Madhya Pradesh in the Olympics for the second time. Before this, he was also a part of the team that won bronze in Tokyo Olympics 2020. India has made a record of winning bronze medal in the second consecutive Olympics after 52 years. After the victory, Vivek Sagar thanked everyone for their support.
The Indian hockey team has won the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
After talking to Vivek, CM posted on social media
Vivek’s mother worshiped in Shiva temple
After celebrating the festival at Vivek Sagar Prasad’s house in Chandaun, his mother reached Kamaladevi Shiva temple and offered prayers. Sister Pooja’s happiness knows no bounds. Brother Vidyasagar told that he had made a video call to Vivek. There was a lot of noise, couldn’t talk. Shared only happiness on video call, can talk at night.
Father said- Earlier I was not letting him go ahead
How much of Vivek’s hard work was involved in the hockey team’s victory? On this his father Rohit Sagar said – Vivek has worked hard. At first I was not allowing him to pursue hockey, then after he got selected in MP Academy, I started supporting Vivek.
Father is very happy with the victory of the Indian team. The hockey players of his village and city are excited about India’s victory.
Brother said- I had thought that this time the color of the medal would change.
Vivek’s brother Vidyasagar said – It is a matter of happiness that the team has won the bronze medal. This time it was thought that the color of the medal would change, but could not achieve the semi-finals. Lost by one goal.
Minister Sarang talked to Vivek on video call
Minister Vishwas Sarang spoke on video call to Madhya Pradesh hockey player Vivek Sagar, who was part of the Indian hockey team. He said that the Indian hockey team won the hearts of India with its amazing talent and excellent sports performance. He wished Vivek all the best to the entire team. He said that Vivek will be given a grand welcome on his return to Madhya Pradesh.
Minister Vishwas Sarang spoke to Vivek Sagar on video call and congratulated him and the entire hockey team for winning the bronze medal in the Olympics.
4 photos of celebration on the victory of the hockey team…
After the hockey team won the bronze medal, Vivek expressed his happiness through video.
In Chandaun village, Vivek’s parents sweetened each other’s mouth.
Celebration was held at Vivek’s house. Family and friends danced a lot.
Fireworks were set off in Itarsi to celebrate the victory of the hockey team.
Said- Discipline along with hard work is necessary in hockey
In 2020, the then CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan had announced the appointment of Vivek Sagar Prasad as DSP in Bhopal. After this Vivek had said- I want to arrange a permanent roof for my parents. The hockey academy of Madhya Pradesh is the best academy in the world. I came here in 2013 from a small village. You guys can also go ahead. Apart from hard work, discipline is also important.
After the hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics-2020, the MP government had appointed Vivek as DSP.
Financial situation was not good, so father wanted to teach
The financial condition of Vivek’s family, resident of Chandaun village of Itarsi, was not good, hence his father did not like him playing hockey. He wanted Vivek to concentrate on his studies and become an engineer, but Vivek was obsessed with playing hockey. He used to come to Itarsi from Chandaun and learn to play hockey on the ground. Many times he would practice by taking sticks from friends.
Seeing his dedication, his mother Kamla Devi, elder brother Vidyasagar, sister Poonam and Pooja started supporting him. While playing in a tournament, Vivek was noticed by Ashok Kumar, son of hockey magician Major Dhyanchand. Seeing Vivek’s game, he had offered to join MP Academy.
At the age of 13, Vivek joined the Hockey Academy. However, later the father also supported Vivek a lot. After coming to the academy, Vivek’s game started improving further.
After the hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics-2020, the then CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan gave a check of Rs 1 crore to Vivek. – File photo.
