Anand Mahindra’s X (formerly known as Twitter) handle is the go-to place if you seek wholesome content. The businessman has often decorated the headlines for his posts and this time he has been making waves ever since an individual reacted to his post on athlete Sheetal Devi and expressed, “She is truly an inspiration for all of us. Great to see this sir.”
The Mahindra Group chairman’s tweet comes shortly after the world’s first armless female archer, Sheetal Devi, 16, delivered a stellar performance at the recently concluded Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The sportswoman was honoured with numerous medals at international sports events in the individual and mixed-team categories. ALSO READ | Anand Mahindra Shares Video Of Adorable Puppet Dancing To The Beats Of The Oscar-Winning Song Naatu Naatu-WATCH
Must listen Mann Singh, Father of #SheetalDevi from #Kishtwar. Armless archer Sheetal Devi first Indian woman to win 2 Asian #Para Games gold as country's medal. His father share proud moment and also Thanx #IndianArmy for all support. @adgpi @indiatvnews #ParaAsianGames pic.twitter.com/juHGmCX6Vi
— Manish Prasad (@manishindiatv) October 28, 2023
In no time, congratulations poured in from different parts of the country.
Interestingly, Business tycoon Anand Mahindra took to X to share that he was inspired by the archer who has defied all the odds and made India proud. In a heartwarming gesture, Mahindra pledged to gift a customised car to extend his support to the athlete.
Anand Mahindra shared a video featuring Sheetal Devi and wrote, “I will never, ever again complain about petty problems in my life. #SheetalDevi you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use.”
I will never,EVER again complain about petty problems in my life. #SheetalDevi you are a teacher to us all. Please pick any car from our range & we will award it to you & customise it for your use. pic.twitter.com/JU6DOR5iqs
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 28, 2023
The billionaire businessman’s tweet instantly gained traction and it has raked up nearly 2.4 million views and still counting. Many flocked to the comments section of the tweet to share their thoughts.
An X user expressed, “I really cried watching her so powerful and inspiring story.” “Excellent sir. That’s a million dollar statement,” shared another. A third joined, “Yes sir, it is really inspirational to all of us. Her courage and achievement is awesome. Ak a<SK KKK
“She is truly an inspiration for all of us. Great to see this sir,” wrote a fourth. A fifth commented, “Modern Eklavya, affirming that people can be Limitless.” “A great gesture,” joined a sixth. ALSO READ | Coronavirus Outbreak: Mahindra Group Offers To Turn Their Resorts To Temporary Care Facilities, Read Anand Mahindra's Stellar Plan
Sheetal Devi won the gold medal in the women’s individual compound open event at the Asian Para Games 2023. As per the reports she also formed a winning duo with Rakesh Kumar, securing the gold medal in the compound mixed team event by defeating China.
Furthermore, Sheetal Devi, along with Sarita, earned a silver medal in women's doubles compound archery.
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