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Son Heung-min vows to progress further after Asiad gold
Incheon, Sep 3 (IANS) South Korean forward Son Heung-min said on Monday that he will make further progress in his football career after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.
The Tottenham Hotspur star returned to a hero’s welcome with his teammates at Incheon International Airport, with hundreds of fans waiting to greet the gold medallists at the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games in Indonesia, reports Yonhap news agency.
“It was my first time winning a competition,” Son told reporters at the airport. “I’m happy and thankful that I won with the South Korean jersey. I hope I can have more moments that I can smile at in the end.”
South Korea defeated Japan 2-1 in extra time to defend their Asiad men’s football title. Son assisted both Lee Seung-woo’s and Hwang Hee-chan’s goals at Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, south of Jakarta, to help in South Korea’s precious win.
“I can remember every single match like they happened yesterday,” he said. “There were good results and bad results. But all of them are precious moments that I don’t want to forget.”
The 26-year-old was one of the three overage players on the under-23 team and served as captain. U-23 football coach Kim Hak-bum previously said Son was a mentor to young players.
“It was the first time playing a competition as the team captain, so I was concerned,” he said. “But Hwang Ui-jo and other players helped me a lot. On the pitch, I felt more responsibility as captain.”
Son said he learned many things from the tournament and that will make him become a better player.
“We had a tight schedule, and it was the first time since my middle or high school days that I played that many matches in such a short period of time,” he said.
“But I learned many things. Although I was physically tired, I tried not to show it to my teammates, and I always worked hard to sacrifice for the team. The players followed me, and that’s why we got a good result.”
With the Asiad gold, Son will be exempt from compulsory military service. All healthy South Korean men must serve about two years in the military, but those who earn gold medals at the Asian Games or any colour of Olympic medal are exempt from the national duty. Instead, they only need to take four weeks of basic training.
During the Asian Games, he was supported by not only South Korean fans but also fans from his English club Tottenham Hotspur. The London club gave permission to Son to compete at the Asian Games and offered him a new deal that runs through 2023. With Son winning Asiad gold, it was a win-win situation in the end.
“I left my club for such a long time,” he said. “As a footballer, this can’t be the end for me. I think what’s important is the future, and I’ll try to accomplish what people want from me.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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