Samsung India to felicitate Indian Olympic medallists

Mumbai, Aug 26 (UNI) Worldwide Olympic partner and sponsor of the Indian team to the Beijing Olympic Games 2008, Samsung India, will felicitate the Indian medal winners and celebrate the best ever Olympic performance of the Indian contingent.

As part of the Samsung 'Most Valued Performance' award announced by the Company prior to the departure of the Indian team to the Beijing Olympic Games, Samsung will be giving a cash reward of Rs 20 lakhs to Abhinav Bindra-the Gold Medal winner, and Rs 10 lakhs each to Sushil Kumar and Vijender Kumar-Bronze medal winners, at the Beijing Olympics.

Samsung India Electronics Ltd Managing Director S H Oh said, ''As sponsors of the Indian Olympic contingent, we are very proud to be associated with a team that has come up with the best ever performance in the history of Indian Olympics. Samsung Olympic Ratna, Abhinav Bindra, Sushil Kumar and Vijender Kumar have truly brought glory to the country and we are very delighted to be celebrating their achievement.'' UNI GS ZA PY AS1617