The Prime Minister has congratulated Vijender Kumar on his winning the Bronze medal at the Olympic games. The Prime Minister's message is as follows:

Dear Vijender Kumar,

I congratulate you on winning the Bronze medal in the 75 kg category boxing event in the Olympic Games. Your single minded devotion to excellence in your chosen field of sport has resulted in this achievement which makes the entire nation proud. I am confident that greater laurels await you in the future.

With regards

Yours sincerely

Manmohan Singh