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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dials Indian Captain of Indian Hockey team

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dials Indian Captain of Indian Hockey team

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

  • Says that he wanted to go to Paris to watch the match live
  • Bemoans that centre has denied permission to him for watching the match
  • Extend best wishes to Indian squad for upcoming matches

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday called Captain of Indian Hockey squad Harmanpreet Singh and extended best wishes to him for the ensuing quarter final match in the ongoing Paris Olympics.

During the telephonic conversation, the Chief Minister bemoaned that he wanted to go to Paris and cheer up the Indian Hockey team live but unfortunately the Union government has not given permission for it. He said that due to reasons best know to the centre government the political clearance was denied to him. Bhagwant Singh Mann said he wanted to be with the Indian Hockey team during the match but will have to now see them live on TV screen.

The Chief Minister said that no matter they have been denied the permission but the entire country in general and Punjab in particular will be with the Hockey heroes during this match. He expressed hope that the Hockey team will script a new success story by bagging Gold medal for the country in the Paris Olympics. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the entire country is eagerly waiting for this defining moment adding that rousing reception will be given to the Hockey team returning home with medal.

Sharing some technical points of the game, the Chief Minister advised Harmanpreet to lay major thrust on mending the gap at centre from where maximum passes were made by Australian contingent during a recent match. He said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that India had drubbed the Australian team after a gap of 52 years. Bhagwant Singh Mann also lauded the excellent game being exhibited by all the players and said that the entire country is proud of them.

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