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Today, in celebration of London Olympics 2012, UK’s MP, Jeremy Browne, participated in a penalty shoot out with India’s former hockey captain and Olympian, Mr. Viren Rasquinha. The event was held to inspire local school children through sports, as UK had promised upon winning the bid to host London 2012. Viren spent time teaching the children some tips on how to play. The skills clinic and the penalty shoot-out were conducted at the YMCA College of Physical Education Campus in Chennai.
The event underlines UK’s commitment to building a stronger, deeper, wider partnership withIndia, including in the sporting arena.
Mr. Browne added:
“I am delighted to have the chance to promote the London 2012 Olympics with sporting greats such Viren Rasquinha. Viren’s skill, enthusiasm for sport, and willingness to share this with the upcoming generation shows why the Olympic spirit has a bright future in India.”
The idea behind this event is to celebrate London 2012 in Chennai, and also to inspire children through sport.
Also present at the event were other hockey Olympians like Bhaskaran and VJ Philips.
To conclude, the event is a nice step towards promoting Hockey at the grassroots level, and the Olympic Gold Quest Team and Viren Rasquinha, must be appreciated for coordinating the event.
