Aanchal Thakur, India’s first International medal winner in skiing, is really happy with her historic triumph, she termed it as incredible. Aanchal tweeted “Finally something unexpected happened. My first ever international medal. Federation International Ski Race (FIS). At the end turkey served me well”
Finally something unexpected happened. My first ever international medal.? Federation International Ski Race (FIS). At the end turkey served me well ??.
PC- @alwyncreed #strangethingshappen #skiteamindia #onehimachal #himalayangirls pic.twitter.com/pjkSddCpi5— Aanchal Thakur (@alleaanchal) January 9, 2018
“It was really tough for me, because snow fall happens for a short duration of time in India. As a result, i had to do my training outside the country,”. Aanchal Thakur said.
Aanchal’s father said, European players get to train for 10 months in a calendar year, while our players can only opt for two month training, as the cost of training abroad is really costly. Following her daughter’s historic feet, he hopes, the government will start taking interest in Winter sports.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi took to twitter and congratulated India’s decorated skiing star.
Well done @alleaanchal for winning an international medal in skiing! The entire nation is ecstatic on your historic accomplishment at the FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey. Wishing you the very best for your future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2018
India’s sports minister, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore tweeted
Congrats Aanchal Thakur @alleaanchal for the Slalom Skiing Bronze in the FIS International Skiing Competition in Turkey.
India opens account by a first ever medal in skiing ?
Well done! @jairamthakurbjp pic.twitter.com/vhTReuJwyl
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 10, 2018
What is Slalom Race
Aanchal Thakur won the bronze in Slalom race at Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup. International skiing federation serves as the event organizer. Slalom is an alpine skiing and alpine snowboarding discipline, involving skiing between poles or gates. These are spaced more closely than those in giant slalom, super giant slalom and downhill, necessitating quicker and shorter turns.
The 21 years old hails from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and the state government has decided to feliciate its daughter with a prize money of 5 Lakh Rupees. Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur confirmed it on Wednesday. CM further expressed immense happiness and congratulated Aanchal on the historic feet.
हिमाचल की बेटी आँचल ठाकुर को विश्व स्कीइंग स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक जीत कर विश्व पटल पर तिरंगा लहराने की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं !#बेटीहैअनमोल pic.twitter.com/tndRUaB30o
— Jairam Thakur (@jairamthakurbjp) January 10, 2018
