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Mamata Banerjee wishes Indian players participating in Asian Games

| @indiablooms | Aug 18, 2018, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): West Bengal Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Indian athletes who will participate in the  Asian Games this year.

The mega sporting event will begin from on Saturday.

Indonesia will host the event this year.

"Asian Games in Indonesia begin tonight. Good wishes to all 572 members of the Indian contingent in 36 disciplines. May you do well over the next 15 days. Bring back laurels and glory for yourselves, and the country," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

The current edition of the event will be held from Aug 18 to Sept 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. 

 

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