Coronavirus: Para Badminton player Pramod Bhagat donates Rs 2 lakh in Odisha CM Relief Fund

World Champion in Para-Badminton and current World Number 1, Pramod Bhagat has donated Rs 2 lakh in Odisha's Chief Minister Relief Fund as the country continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The athlete has tweeted about the same.

Pledged an amount of ₹2,00,000 to the CmRF Odisha towards fighting #COVID19. This is the time for all of us to step up and contribute. We can do our bits by staying home at the least. Praying for the health of everyone. #StaySafe ? @CMO_Odisha @MoHFW_INDIA @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/CRk50bfPrs

— Pramod Bhagat (@PramodBhagat83) April 2, 2020

Government of Odisha in an official letter dated April 2 has acknowledged receiving the amount from Bhagat. Twitter handle @parabidmintonIN tweeted and thanked Bhagat for his donation.

Our World Champion @PramodBhagat83 Donated Rs 2 Lakh in Odissa Chief minister relief fund? we proud of you champion@KirenRijiju @ParalympicIndia @Media_SAI @BAI_Media @DeepaAthlete @narendramodi @GoSportsVoices @GauravParaCoach @TheBridge_IN @kreedonworld @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/zJRM7aGmtR

— Para-Badminton India (@parabadmintonIN) April 2, 2020

Bhagat joins the likes of MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Apurvi Chandela Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Hima Das and others who have made contributions to fight the cause of COVID-19.

The Indian Olympic Association has been grateful to its athletes during the testing times.

The Indian Olympic Association is grateful to our athlete friends, members and everyone who has contributed and supported the nation during these testing times.#ThankYou #TogetherWeRise #TeamIndia?? pic.twitter.com/IqC0HDgV2i

— NOC India (@WeAreTeamIndia) April 2, 2020

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