Nation

XNew Delhi: International para-athlete and cancer survivor Pooja Garg, a native of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, received the prestigious “Best Divyangjan” National Award from President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar was present on the occasion.

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Pooja, calling her “the pride of Indore” and noting her historic achievement at Nathu La. “The state is proud of her. The government is committed to promoting sports and supporting sportspersons,” he said.

Pooja’s journey has been one of extraordinary grit. A severe spinal injury in her youth led to more than 13 surgeries and seven years

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