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Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari s father backs her to go the distance and clinch gold ANI | Updated: Jul 24, 2021 09:08 IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 24 (ANI): World number 1 archer Deepika Kumari s father Shivnarayan Mahato, who operates a mini tempo to run his household, said that his vehicle has played a huge role in his daughter s journey to the Olympics.
Deepika Kumari is representing India in Tokyo Olympics being held in Japan. Her husband Atanu Das, an archer, is also representing the country in the Olympics.
Mahto said his daughter and son-in-law have been working hard to get medals for the country.
Speaking to ANI, Mahto said, I am very happy for both of them. I pray to God that they make the nation proud. My best wishes with them that they bring gold medals.
Tempo has huge role in my daughter s journey
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24 Jul 2021, 13:55 GMT+10
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 24 (ANI): World number 1 archer Deepika Kumari s father Shivnarayan Mahato, who operates a mini tempo to run his household, said that his vehicle has played a huge role in his daughter s journey to the Olympics.
Deepika Kumari is representing India in Tokyo Olympics being held in Japan. Her husband Atanu Das, an archer, is also representing the country in the Olympics.
Mahto said his daughter and son-in-law have been working hard to get medals for the country.
Speaking to ANI, Mahto said, I am very happy for both of them. I pray to God that they make the nation proud. My best wishes with them that they bring gold medals. Asked about whether he will continue to run his tempo, Mahto said, No work is big or small. This tempo has a huge role in my daughter s journey and I will continue with this occupation. My children also encourage me. Deepika Kumari s mother Geeta Maha