Nayanmoni Saikia, the Commonwealth gold medalist in the Women’s Lawn Bowls category, called on Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at his Janata Bhawan office on Thursday.
Felicitating the gold medalist with an Assamese jaapi, a sorai and a phulam gamusa, the Chief Minister lauded her indomitable spirit that led to her bringing glory and pride to the nation and the state. The Chief Minister further assured her of all assistance and co-operation from the government on her endeavour to reach greater heights in sports.
Accompanied by her husband Bhaskar Jyoti Gohain and daughter Tanaya, the Commonwealth gold medalist’s conversation with the Chief Minister ranged from her initial interest in lawn bowls to her experience at Birmingham, among others.
She was also accompanied by Mridul Borgohain, who was a member of the Indian men’s lawn bowls team for the Commonwealth Games.
Assam Lawn Bowls Association President Durga Das Boro, senior journalist and Assam Olympic Association Vice-President Pranoy Bordoloi, Assam Olympic Association General Secretary Lakshya Konwar, among others, were also present.