Next aim is to win Olympic gold: Satish

Interacting with media after the function, Sivalingam said, “China and Japan are our potential sports rivals and I will make all efforts to ensure a gold medal at the next Olympic games.” He also said it is essential that a good stadium is set up in Vellore district to encourage more local athletes to attain victory. 

Speaking at a function, commercial taxes minister KC Veeramani said Satish’s exploits had resulted in Vellore now being put on the international map. His accomplishments will encourage more local students to take up sports, he added. District collector SA Raman presided the function, while district sports officer S Ramesh welcomed the gathering.

Labour minister Nilofer Khafeel and Vellore SP P Pagalavan were also present. Earlier, Satish was brought in a procession in an open jeep from the Gandhi statue in front of the Vellore fort to the function venue at Nethaji stadium.