"Matter Of Pride That Six Daughters Of Gujarat In Olympics": Amit Shah

Amit Shah said their selection for the Tokyo Olympics is an answer to the critics of the state government's ''Khele Gujarat'' initiative that aims to groom students for sports.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that six "daughters" of Gujarat, who will be representing India in the Tokyo Olympics, is a matter of pride for all Gujaratis, and added that they should become an inspiration for other children and their parents to take up and do well in sports. Addressing a gathering, Mr Shah said that the day is not far when players from Gujarat will come back with gold medals. He said their selection for the Tokyo Olympics is an answer to the critics of the state government's ''Khele Gujarat'' initiative that aims to groom students for sports. "It is a matter of pride for me and for all of us that six daughters from Gujarat, including three from Ahmedabad, are going to represent India in the Olympics to be held in Japan's capital Tokyo from July 23," Mr Shah said.