Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, shooter Gagan Narang and India cricketer VVS Laxman were among several sportspersons who were the part of the Queen`s Baton Relay that arrived in Hyderabad.
|Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010, 10:59 PM IST|Source: Bureau
Hyderabad: Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, shooter Gagan Narang and India cricketer VVS Laxman were among several sportspersons who were the part of the Queen`s Baton Relay that arrived here on Saturday.
The QBR, which entered the state capital this afternoon, was given a rousing reception at the Shamshabad International airport near here after it arrived from Raipur.
The Baton was taken in a convoy to Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy (KVBR) Indoor Stadium in Yousufguda, where Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan formally flagged-off the Relay in the state by handing over the Baton to world number two woman shuttler Saina amid thunderous applause.
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sports Minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy were also present on the occasion.Later hundreds of schoolchildren, sportspersons and common public, who gathered at the KVBR Stadium holding the tri-colour, participated in the Relay while many others cheered the sportspersons.
The sportspersons, including Laxman and Narang, passed on the baton to each other during the relay from KVBR Stadium to People`s Plaza.
"Finally the QBR is in Hyderabad. I am also preparing for the Commonwealth Games and there is responsibility on me to perform well. I hope to give the best and win a medal at the event," Saina said.
Laxman hoped that the QBR will enjoy grand success in the state.
PTI
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