MARGAO
Powerlifter K Prasad Naik was recently felicitated by Sports Minister Govind Gaude for securing medals in the 120kg and senior category as well as a silver medal in the classic bench press at the Commonwealth Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship 2022 that was held in Auckland, New Zealand.
He is the first Goan to get a medal in the senior category at this international tournament and this was his fourth international event.
Sports Minister Govind Gaude felicitated him for his excellent performance at the event and assured his full support for upcoming championships. Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar congratulated him for his stupendous performance.
Naik who hails from Navelim village assured that he will try to win more medals for India. However, he was disappointed as the government did not help him earlier but Sports Minister Govind Gaude assured all help in future to tide the expenses.
He is the first Goan to get a medal in the senior category at this international tournament and this was his fourth international event.
Sports Minister Govind Gaude felicitated him for his excellent performance at the event and assured his full support for upcoming championships. Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar congratulated him for his stupendous performance.
Naik who hails from Navelim village assured that he will try to win more medals for India. However, he was disappointed as the government did not help him earlier but Sports Minister Govind Gaude assured all help in future to tide the expenses.
