Tuesday, 21 December 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appointed wicket keeper of Indian cricketer team Rishabh Pant as the brand ambassador of the state for promoting sports and general health.
Dhami took to Twitter and shared the news of appointing Pant as the ‘State Brand Ambassador’ with the aim of encouraging the youth of the state towards sports and public health. Dhami made a video call to the young cricketer and invited him for a meeting. Thanking the CM Dhami, Pant tweeted, “Thank you @pushkardhami sir for giving me the opportunity to be the Brand Ambassador of promoting Sports and General Health among the people of Uttarakhand. I’ll do my best to spread this message and feeling happy that you are taking these steps towards a fitter India.”
Pant was born on October 4, 1997 in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He is primarily known for his swashbuckling batting and wicket-keeping skills. Currently Pant is in South Africa for a three-match test series which will begin from December 26.
The decision of CM on appointing Pant as brand ambassador comes days after the state announced its new sports policy. The state government is also planning to make Uttarakhand as one of the power houses of the sports in the country.
