“I am elated to have been nominated for the #ArjunaAward as a motorsport athlete. This award is not only for me but for the whole motorsport fraternity.” said @Gillracing after having confered the #ArjunaAward by the honorable President of India.
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Congratulations to Shri Gaurav Singh Gill for the Arjuna Award 2019 for his outstanding achievements in Motor Sports. He is the first person from the Motor Sports to be conferred Arjuna Award!
President Kovind confers Arjuna Award 2019 upon Shri Gaurav Singh Gill for his achievements in Motor Sports. He won:
🔹FIA World Rally Championship, 2018
🔹FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, 2017
🔹 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, 2016
A Red-letter Day for Indian Motorsport and proud day for #FMSCI as @Gillracing receives the Arjuna Award from Honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind today. Congratulations from Team FMSCI. (Video Courtesy DD News)
It's a proud day for Indian motorsport and #FMSCI as India's top rally driver Gaurav Gill bags the Arjuna Award this year for making the country proud with his victories over the years. Congratulations from the entire fraternity.
I'm excited to meet the Members of The Federation of Motor Sports Club of India. India has huge potentials in motor sports. While the competition is tough and challenging, the body also takes steps to spread safe driving awareness.
Congratulations Mr @KirenRijiju for your new stint as sports minister of India. #FMSCI wishes you all the best and hopes that you will take Indian sport to greater heights.
As we are in the last day of the year I wish to thank all good people like you for being a pillar of strength to me, supportive and made 2018 a memorable year. Wishing you a Healthy, Wealthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year 2019. 🎊🎉🎂🍧🎼🍾🎋