The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Subedar Vijay Kumar for winning of a Silver Medal at the 25 Metre Rapid Fire Pistol event of the London Olympics.

In his message the President has said:

"I would like to extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to you for having done India proud by winning a Silver Medal at the 25 Metre Rapid Fire Pistol event of the London Olympics. The whole country joins you and your family in celebrating this impressive achievement."

This release issued at 1345 hrs