In a huge sigh of relief for Indian boxer Vijender Singh, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) announced on Tuesday that the boxer has tested negative in the drug test.
New Delhi - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday presented a cash reward of Rs.30 lakh to Vijay Kumar, who won a silver medal in the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event at the London Olympics.
The minister, at a brief ceremony, congratulated Vijay Kumar who was Thursday promoted to the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian army.
The minister also lauded the armed forces for having scouted and nurtured talent in various sporting disciplines, and for providing coaching using state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The ceremony was attended by Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne and several other senior officers of the armed forces and the defence ministry.
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