Commendation for International Physical Fitness & Sports Distinction
Official Message Letter: Signed by Hon'ble Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel celebrating the U.S. Presidential Champion Gold Award. State Emblem Verified
Gandhinagar, Gujarat — In a historic acknowledgment of international athletic excellence, the first lady Chief Minister of Gujarat State, Smt. Anandiben Patel, issued an official state commendation honoring Ahmedabad’s prominent martial arts administrator and athlete, Shree Gajanand Rajput.
Shree Gajanand Rajput earned the prestigious and meticulous GOLD AWARD — Presidential Champion Award, presented by the President of the United States (Barack Obama) in recognition of his unwavering commitment to maintaining a rigorous, physically active, and disciplined lifestyle.
“What our country now wants are muscles of iron and nerves of steel, gigantic will which nothing can resist, which can penetrate into mysteries and the secrets of the universe and will accomplish their purpose in any fashion, even if it meant going down to the bottom of the ocean and meeting death face to face.”
— Quoted by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat
The Chief Minister noted with pride the immense inspirational impact that this accomplishment carries for the youth of Gujarat, remarking in her official letter:
“I really feel happy to know that Shree Gajanand Rajput has earned prestigious and meticulous GOLD AWARD - Presidential Champion Award presented by the President of the United States in recognition to maintain a physically active and fit lifestyle. I am sure that your ideal for active and fit lifestyle would inspire other young generation in the state to pursue in a greater number. I hereby congratulate you from the bottom of my heart on this accomplishment.”
— Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister, Gujarat State
The Presidential Champion Gold Award, administered through the United States President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, represents the pinnacle tier of personal fitness, endurance, and sporting dedication. Earning this international accolade brought exceptional recognition to the sports community of Gujarat and India at large.
For Shree Gajanand Rajput, residing in Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, this citation from the head of the state government stands as a testament to his decades-long dedication to combat disciplines, self-defense promotion, and youth empowerment.
Apra/jm/2014/10/01/jcb | Issued from Gandhinagar.