An elated Manu Attri took to social media to express his joy after confirming a spot in Rio
AN ECSTATIC MEN'S DOUBLES PLAYER MANU ATTRI took to his Facebook account to share his emotions after he and his partner Sumeeth Reddy qualified for Rio Olympics.
The qualifying period for Olympics came to an end on 1st May. Including the men's doubles pair, there are seven shuttlers who will be seen at the prestigious stage.
By confirming a spot in Rio, Attri/Reddy have created history as the first pair in the men's doubles category to represent India at the Olympics.
Read below Attri's Facebook post
"It's really great to know that we've booked our berth in RIO OLYMPICS 2016..First ever Indian men doubles pair to qualify for the Olympic Games. #RIO2016 OLYMPICS. I would like to thank all my coaches,my parents,support staff and all my friends..I think it wouldn't have been possible without you all,the motivation you've given me to achieve my goal was like absolutely amazing. A big thanks to all my well wishers, my fans for supporting me always!! Motivated#Proud Moment#RioOlympics# 2016#RioDeJaneiro#Awesome feeling ever:) Thank you so much guys!"
