Asian Games bronze medal winning athlete Animesh Kujur paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai

The Chief Minister congratulated Animesh Kujur for his historic achievement and said, “Your success is a matter of pride for the entire Chhattisgarh.”

Animesh from Ghuitangar village in Jashpur won the bronze medal in the 4x100m mixed relay at the Asian Games.

The Indian team also improved the national record by clocking 41.06 seconds.

Animesh is an inspiration for the youth of the state, his success will give new energy to the sports talents of Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Shri Sai

The State Government is committed to providing better training, modern facilities and opportunities for growth to sports talents.

Athlete Mr. Animesh Kujur, who brought glory to Chhattisgarh and the country by winning a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Dev Sai at the Chief Minister’s residence office in the capital Raipur this evening. Chief Minister Mr. Sai congratulated Mr. Kujur on his historic achievement and wished him a bright sporting future.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Animesh Kujur, a son of Jashpur soil, has made the entire state of Chhattisgarh proud by demonstrating his stellar performance on the international stage through his talent, hard work, and determination. Winning a medal at a prestigious international platform like the Asian Games is a significant achievement in itself. The Indian team’s improvement on the national record makes this achievement even more special.

The Chief Minister held a cordial discussion with Mr. Kujur regarding his performance at the Asian Games, his training, and his athletic journey. He said that Animesh’s achievement is an inspiration to thousands of youth in the state who aspire to a career in sports. Coming from a small village and representing the country on the international sports stage proves that if talent is given the proper opportunity, training, and encouragement, our youth can make their mark on any stage in the world.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that there is no shortage of sports talent in Chhattisgarh. From Bastar to Surguja and Jashpur, our tribal and rural areas are home to numerous talented athletes. The state government is striving to identify such talents at an early stage and provide them with modern training, improved sports infrastructure, and facilities suitable for national and international competitions.

He said that the state government is moving forward by linking the development of sports with the overall development of youth. Along with expanding sports infrastructure in the state, special attention is being paid to providing athletes with better training and opportunities to advance in competitions. It is our resolve that Chhattisgarh’s athletes win as many medals as possible at the national and international levels and bring glory to the state and country.

The Chief Minister said that the success of players like Animesh further strengthens the new sports culture developing in the state. Their achievements instill confidence in the new generation that with discipline, hard work, and determination, even the greatest goals can be achieved.

Mr. Animesh Kujur shared his experiences during his meeting with the Chief Minister. Chief Minister Mr. Sai wished him well for future competitions and urged him to continue moving forward with the same dedication and confidence and win more medals for the country in upcoming international sporting events.

Journey from a small village in Jashpur to the international stage

It is noteworthy that Mr. Animesh Kujur, originally from the village of Ghuitangar, under the Kunkuri police station area of ​​Jashpur district, represented the Indian team in the 4×100 meter mixed relay event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, earning a bronze medal. The Indian team improved the national record by clocking 41.06 seconds in this event.

Animesh’s achievement is a moment of special pride for Chhattisgarh. His journey from the rural area of ​​Jashpur to winning medals at the international level is an inspiration for the state’s young athletes.

On this occasion, Mr. Animesh Kujur’s father Mr. Amrit Kujur, mother Mrs. Reena Kujur along with officials of Athletics Association and officers and employees of Sports Department were present.