December 17, 2025 09:06 am (IST)
Rio: Goel congratulates Dattu Bhokanal for qualifying for q/f
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday congratulated Dattu Bhokanal for qualifying for men's single sculls quater-finals at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
He finished third in the qualifying round.
With the timing of 7:21.67s, the Indian sportsman finished the 2000m race in the first heat of the day.
Goel tweeted,"Congratulations to Dattu Bhokanal for qualifying for quarterfinals. #Kudos #rowing #OlympicReady #JeetoRio. "
Image: VIjay Goel Twitter page
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