Patna: Bihar government employee Tushar Kumar has brought recognition to the state by winning a bronze medal for India at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Kumar, who works as a clerk in the Bihar Cooperation Department, secured the medal as part of India’s men’s foil team.
Minister Congratulates Tushar Kumar
Bihar Cooperation Minister Ram Kripal Yadav congratulated Kumar on his international achievement.
The minister praised his hard work and dedication, calling the achievement a matter of pride for the department.
Yadav expressed confidence that Kumar would continue to perform strongly and bring further recognition to Bihar and India.
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Department Officials Extend Wishes
Cooperation Department Secretary Dharmendra Singh and Registrar of Cooperative Societies Rajnish Kumar Singh also congratulated Kumar.
They wished him continued success in upcoming competitions and encouraged him to achieve greater milestones in fencing.
The achievement highlights how government employees can continue to pursue sporting excellence alongside their professional responsibilities.
A Proud Moment for Bihar
The Bihar Cooperation Department expressed pride in Kumar’s performance and wished him a bright future in sports.
His Commonwealth bronze adds another achievement to Bihar’s growing sporting profile and puts the spotlight on talent emerging from the state.
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