Badals root for players at Olympics

Muktsar, July 30

To boost the morale of Olympians from the state, SAD chief and Ferozepur MP Sukhbir Singh Badal is reaching out to them and their families.

The SAD chief on Thursday dialed the family of boxer Simranjit Kaur, an alumnus of Dasmesh Girls College, Badal, and congratulated them for their daughter’s success.

Later, the SAD released a photograph of former CM Parkash Singh Badal watching the live coverage of the boxer’s bout on the television. In a statement, it said Badal was taking keen interest in Olympics and had cheered for Punjab’s daughter Simranjit Kaur.

Meanwhile, Sukhbir today made a video call to discus-thrower Kamalpreet Kaur of Kabarwala village in the Lambi Assembly segment, who will be seen in action on Saturday. Sukhbir said: “I wish you all the best. My father and I will watch your performance tomorrow.” — TNS