Hyderabad: Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Women and Child Welfare Dhanasari Anasuya, popularly known as Seethakka, felicitated Mulugu wrestler Pujitha after she won a bronze medal at a state-level wrestling competition.
The felicitation took place at the minister’s camp office on Wednesday. Pujitha hails from Jaggannapet village in Mulugu mandal.
Speaking on the occasion, Seethakka urged students to excel in sports alongside their studies. She encouraged young athletes to progress from village-level competitions to national-level events.
The minister expressed hope that students would bring recognition to their villages, districts and Telangana through sporting achievements. She also stressed the importance of encouraging students to participate in sports and develop their abilities.
Wrestling coach Satish, School Games Federation general secretary Jagadish, physical education teacher Etti Bhushan and Nampelli Suman attended the programme. Seethakka congratulated Mulugu wrestler Pujitha on her achievement.