Published 20:24 IST, August 31st 2019
Cartwheels and Somersaults: Kiren Rijiju impressed with viral skills
Kiren Rijiju reacted to a viral video of two school children performing gymnastics and noted that he was glad Olympic winner Nadia Comanec appreciated it
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Internet is all praise for two school children showcasing ir somersaulting and cartwheeling skills in a video that went viral on social media last week. In video, two schoolchildren can be seen performing tough gymnastics moves on side of a street with ease. video grabbed attention of netizens first before it earned praise of five-time Olympic gold medalist Nia Comaneci; and even Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Praise and encourment go a long way
Nia Comaneci, five-time Olympic gold medalist and first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at Montreal 1976 Olympics, was awed by kids'athleticism and skils and shared video on her Twitter p.
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Sports Minister's Encouraging Words
Minster Kiren Rijiju who took te of Comaneci's praise, tweeted saying he was gl ace Gymnast ticed. Rijiju n expressed his interest to meet kids from video. Netizens n stepped in to identify school kids. It is speculated by some that video was taken in Nagaland.
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Twitter Reacts
Twitter reacted in its usual frenzy, with users praises kids and also asking Sports Minister to take te of ir talent. One user was ted to having said it was heartewarming to te that Indian Sports Minister was actively responding to video and encouring children's talents.
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14:48 IST, August 31st 2019