Xtra Time Web Desk: Delhi Government on Tuesday decided to rename Rajkiya Bal Vidyalaya to Ravi Dahiya Bal Vidyalaya. It is gesture from Aam Aadmi Party to honour the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist. It is the same scholl in Adarsh Nagar where Ravi Dahiya went to during his childhood days.
Speaking at a function to felicitate Dahiya, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia feli said, “It is a matter of great pride that an alumnus of Delhi government school has won an Olympic Medal for India. A large portrait of Ravi Dahiya will also be installed in this school so that young children are inspired and motivated to have an Olympic dream and bring glory to our great nation.”
He added, “The Delhi government is committed to promoting sports in Delhi at every level. The Delhi government is soon going to set up the School of Specialised Excellence for Sports along with Delhi Sports University. The idea is to recognise young talent in sports and continuously support them throughout their sporting journey. Admissions to this school will start from the next academic session,” he said.
Dahiya thanked the Delhi government for their continued support. The Delhi government had assisted Dahiya with training, coaches and other sports equipment during his training under Delhi government’s Mission Excellence.