New Delhi Aug 24 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind and a host of other dignitaries congratulated Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan on their winning the tennis gold in the men s doubles category at the 2018 Asian Games here on Friday.
"Congratulations @rohanbopanna and @divijsharan for winning the Gold Medal in men s doubles tennis event at the @asiangames2018 !! India is proud of you " President Kovind said in a tweet.
Union Sports Minister and celebrated former shooter Rajyavardhan Rathore felt the duo excelled themselves.
"Indian tennis champs @rohanbopanna and @divijsharan have excelled themselves and with their fantastic performance won a gold in Men s doubles!! "
Tennis star Sania Mirza tweeted: "Gooolllddddddd ??????? yeahhhh boyyyssss"
The Indian duo defeated Denis Yevseyev and Aleksandr Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-3 6-4 in the final.

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