category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO congratulated Raj Kumar, a Junior Sports Officer at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for bringing honor not only to his organization but also to the country and the state by clinching a silver medal in the Men s Double Badminton event at the 4th Para Asian Games, which concluded in Hangzhou, China. Raj Kumar and his partner, Chirag Baretha, an ITO from Uttarakhand, exhibited their exceptional skills throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling performance in the semi-finals. Extending his heartfelt congratulations to the para shuttler for his outstanding achievement, the Power Minister said that Raj Kumar s performance serves as a testament to the sporting talent present in the state and reflects the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government s unwavering commitment to promoting sports and fitness activities not only among youngsters but also among the workforce. The Minister shared that Kumar initially joined PSPCL as a Bill Distributor under the Sports quota in 2011. Since then, he has consistently excelled in the sport of para-badminton. In 2014, he made the nation proud by winning a silver medal in the Asian Games, and he continued to shine by clinching a gold medal at the Para Badminton World Championship in 2015. His remarkable achievements led to the prestigious Arjuna Award being conferred upon him in 2018. The Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government recognized Raj Kumar s contributions to the field of para-badminton. In acknowledgment of his achievements and dedication, he was promoted to the position of Junior Sports Officer within the PSPCL, allowing him to continue his journey in promoting sports and mentoring the next generation of athletes, he said. (editor dailyworld.in)