Thursday, 12 August 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
Hockey player Vandana Katariya who was part of the Indian team in the Tokyo Olympics received a rousing welcome on her return to Haridwar on Wednesday. She was also felicitated at a function held in a private university in Dehradun later during the day.
On reaching Haridwar, she was taken in a procession wherein she was garlanded and welcomed by the locals. Various MLAs from the district and senior public officials also welcomed and felicitated her on the occasion at a function held in the Roshanabad stadium. She had an emotional reunion with her mother and other family members. Thanking all for the welcome, Katariya said that the hockey team will soon start preparing for the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the world cup.
In Dehradun, at the Graphic Era university she was welcomed and presented a cheque for Rs 11 lakh. The university also named her its brand ambassador. Graphic Era Educational Group president Kamal Ghanshala and senior office bearer Rakhee Ghanshala welcomed the Olympian to the function.
Ghanshala said that the women of Uttarakhand are physically and mentally very capable, and have a major role in the state’s development. If Katariya requires any training in the future, the university will support her. Other players who have performed well in international sports will also be encouraged, he said.
