Commonwealth gold medalist Tejaswini given Rs 5 lakh and plot

Mumbai, June 7 (UNI) Tejaswini Sawant, the gold medalist shooter at the Melbourne Commonwealth games, was today given a prize money of Rs five lakh and a 400 sq ft plot in her home town of Kolhapur.

The prize was given by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh here.

Mr Deshmukh had made the announcement to this effect in the Legislative Assembly during the budget session.

It was Tejaswini who requested for a plot instead of a house, so that she could prepare a shooting range and practice there.

Wishing her luck, Mr Deshmukh said she should work hard to excel in her sport and bring glory to Maharashtra and the country.

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