Kolhapur : Satara’s sporting stars have done their hometown and the country proud. And the city made sure they knew it.
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In fact, we feel happier now, after seeing this grand welcome, than we did when we received the medals,” Jadhav said. That came true, and to win gold for the country made it even more special,” she said. Everyone should excel in at least one sport and bring laurels to the country, hometown and family,” he said. Students should continue to take an interest in sports and enjoy playing,” he said.
Their exploits on the international stage brought medals, glory and a fresh burst of sporting pride to Satara. Jadhav led the medal charge with two archery golds. Pisal was part of the Indian hockey team that clinched gold. Relay runner Shivankar narrowly missed a medal, with her team finishing fourth. The three sports stars rode through the city in an open-top vehicle, proudly displaying their medals. Hundreds of schoolchildren and residents lined the route. Flower petals rained down. Students performed lezim. Gulal filled the air as Satara celebrated its new sporting heroes. The procession began at Gandhi Maidan and culminated at Shrimant Chhatrapati Shahu Krida Sankul, where senior district officials welcomed the athletes. For Jadhav, the celebration was the culmination of a journey built on sacrifice. His mother had once mortgaged her gold jewellery to raise money for his bow and arrows. He began training at a Satara-based academy before going on to strike gold on the Asian stage. “We delivered what we practised. We are proud and happy. For Pisal, the gold completed a childhood dream. “It was my dream to play for the Indian hockey team. District collector Santosh Patil urged youngsters to draw inspiration from Satara’s achievers. “Sports strengthen both body and mind. Superintendent of police Nikhil Pingale had a message especially for students. “Artificial intelligence can do many things, but it cannot win us a medal in sports. For Satara, the homecoming was more than a felicitation. Three of its own had carried the city’s sporting spirit to the Asian stage, flown the Tricolour high and returned as an inspiration for the next generation. Download the TOI App.
Asian Games achievers Sahil Jadhav , Rutuja Pisal and Sudeshna Shivankar returned home on Monday to a rousing welcome.