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The Olympic medallists and Ajay Maken paying their respects at the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
And the medallists with the Sports Minister
Here are the Wrestling heroes with their coach during the march to the India Gate
The athletes and Sports Minister Ajay Maken are now paying tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
Honouring the Olympic heroes: The 6 medallists are now moving on to the Amar Jawan Jyoti where they will pay respects.
Vijay Kumar was promoted today by the Indian Army. He is now the Subedar Major.
Gagan Narang too there. He was of course the first to land a medal at the London Olympics.
Vijay Kumar was promoted today by the Indian Army. He is now the Subedar Major.
Gagan Narang too there. He was of course the first to land a medal at the London Olympics.
All others - Saina Nehwal, Gagan Narang, Yogeshwar Dutt, Mary Kom and Vijay Kumar have already been felicitated.
Now the athletes and all present there will proceed to the India Gate.
Now the athletes and all present there will proceed to the India Gate.
Sushil Kumar, who got the Silver in the 66-kg category wrestling at the London Olympics is now being felicitated.
Here are the Indian Olympic heroes
Ajay Maken felicitates India's Olympic medalists, says 'we're aiming for 25 medals in 2020.'
Ajay Maken: We'll give you more foreign exposure, the best coaches & the best infrastructure. Start preparing for 2020 from today.
Ajay Maken: If required we will give even better facilities, we will provide even better infrastructure.
Live Felicitation of the Indian Olympians from the National Stadium by the Sports Minister Ajay Maken
Sports Minister: We should not be satisfied with the performance and should look to bring at least 25 medals by the 2020 Olympics.
Sports Minister: We should not be satisfied with the performance and should look to bring at least 25 medals by the 2020 Olympics.
