NEW DELHI: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Thursday thanked, amongst others, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to their immediate intervention in receiving her child and sister’s UK visa accepted, allowing them to follow her to the Olympics’ preparatory tournaments.
Weeks following the sport ministry sought intervention of India’s external affairs ministry about the matter, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday reported that the visa to get Sania’s sister and son was accepted.
The 34-year-old winner of six Grand Slams in doubles to Twitter to thank everybody for their assistance.
“I want to thank the Union Sports Minister, @KirenRijiju sir Indian Embassies at (UAE and UK), @Media_SAI along with also the British Govt for helping my kid Izhaan along with my sister Anam receive the visa to allow them to journey with me personally to UK for your tournaments.Very thankful @PMOIndia,” Sania tweeted.
I’d love to thank the Union Sports Minister, @KirenRijiju sir Indian Embassies at (UAE and UK),@Media_SAI and also…
https://t.co/FTT56cYpwU— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) 1622709665000As portion of her preparations for the Tokyo Games, Sania is scheduled to compete at the Birmingham Open (from June 14), the Eastbourne Open (in June 20) and the Wimbledon (in June 28).
Reacting to Sania’s conversation, Rijiju wanted the prior India number only chance as she starts her Journey having the eye on the Olympics.
“India is pleased with your accomplishments and several laurels you have attracted for India.
@MirzaSania since you prepare to symbolize India once more at the forthcoming Olympics #Tokyo2020, our fantasies are with you & whole Indian Olympic centered,” Rijiju composed on his Twitter handle.
Thank you Sir .
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Genuinely love it https://t.co/9p95IrO8Ff— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) 1622710873000Sania, who’s part of the government’s Goal Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), was awarded her visa although her son and also caretaker didn’t find theirs due to travel constraints imposed because of a spike in coronavirus instances in India.