Pune, Nov. 12 -- Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil on Tuesday said that wrestler Sunny Phulmali, overcoming difficult family circumstances, won a gold medal for India at the Asian Games held in Bahrain, driven by his determination, perseverance, and hard work. Minister Patil has taken Sunny under his guardianship.
Living under a makeshift tent in Lohegaon, Pune, Sunny achieved a golden feat in wrestling.
Minister Patil announced that through public support, he would ensure a home, wrestling training facilities, full support for education, and additionally Rs 50,000 per month from his personal salary to support Sunny.
Minister Patil said in a press release that he personally visited Sunny Phulmali and his family at their makeshift dw...