“Nothing can compare with the feeling of winning an Olympic medal. This is the highest honour for a sportsman. The welcome we got after returning to India was amazing,” Mandeep said on the sidelines of the felicitation ceremony by the Odisha government.
The CM said the martyr displayed utmost dedication to perform his duty valiantly for defending the country's unity thereby upholding the glorious legacy of state.
Mandeep threw away his bat in defence against Sun Risers Hyderabad team’s bowler, as the bowler bowled a good length ball that pitched outside off stump; but the ball got an edge as wicket-keeper Nicholas Pooran racked up a restful catch.
Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Nitish Rana and Mandeep Singh for turning up to play for their respective IPL franchise despite suffering family tragedies.
Coach Graham Reid had however said that all the five tested players were doing fine.
Social media and other digital media are filled with his fans and people are praising his talent.
India took an early lead thanks to a penalty stroke from Harmanpreet Singh in the fifth minute.
Japan managed to open their account through a field goal by Kentaro Fukuda in the 25th minute, but Mandeep scored two field goals in quick succession to help India take a massive lead at 5-1.
In the absence of the senior players, Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh have been named the captain and vice-captain, respectively, and two players -- Ashis Topno and Shamsher Singh -- earned their debut spots.
Lovely Professional University will enter commercial service later this year and the first prototype will be utilized to welcome and ferry PM Modi to the Indian Science Congress venue, that will be held at LPU on 3rd of January, 2019.
