Shivendra Mohan, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Vijayawada, lauded Priti Lamba, who had won the gold medal in women’s 3,000 m steeplechase in the Athletics Federation Cup, here on Wednesday. The Haryana girl won the gold with a timing of 9.47 seconds. The 26th Federation Cup Senior Athletic Championship was held in Ranchi in Jharkhand from May 15 to 18.
International athlete Priti Lamba is working as Junior Clerk in the Engineering Department at the DRM’s office in Vijayawada. Based on her performance, she has been selected for the Indian team for the Asian Games and the Asian Championship to be held shortly.
DRM Shivendra Mohan and Additional DRMs D Srinivasa Rao and M Srikanth congratulated Lamba on the achievement. Divisional Sports Officer and Senior Divisional Security Commissioner B Tokkala, Senior Divisional Engineer (Coordination) E Santharam and Chief Staff and Welfare Inspector for Sports N Arjuna Rao also congratulated her.
