Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav congratulated Kumari Priyanshi Prajapati, a talented international wrestler from Ujjain, during her visit to Samatva Bhavan, the CM’s residence, on Thursday. Priyanshi recently won a Gold Medal in the Under-23 category at the Asian Wrestling Championship held in Vietnam, bringing pride to Madhya Pradesh.
CM Dr. Yadav lauded her achievement and announced a cash incentive of ₹2 lakh for her. He said that the state government is committed to promoting sports and supporting athletes at every level. In the past too, athletes from Madhya Pradesh have not only received incentives but have also been given opportunities for placements in government services.
The Chief Minister assured that outstanding athletes who win medals at national and international levels will continue to receive encouragement from the state. The meeting was also attended by Shri Ravi Solanki, Joint Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Wrestling Association Shri Vijay Chaudhary, President of Ujjain District Wrestling Association Shri Umesh Thakur, Secretary Shri Surendra Yadav, Vice President Shri Mukesh Prajapati, and Shri Sawan Bajaj.