Governor congratulates Swapna for winning gold in Asian Games

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi today congratulated heptathlete Swapna Barman for her gold winning feat at the Asian Games and said that it would inspire not only the women but also the entire athletic community.

"She (Swapna) is a golden example of what can be achieved through strong determination in spite of facing apparently insurmountable difficulties like poverty, want of proper facilities and other odds," Tripathi said in a statement.

The governor said "Not only our women athletes but also entire athletic community will be inspired by the example of her success."