Hyderabad sources have reported that ace gymnast B Aruna Reddy, who became the first Indian to win a medal at the Gymnastics World Cup in Melbourne, has been appointed by the South Central Railway in 'Group C' category.
According to sources Aruna Reddy (22) created history last month by winning an individual bronze medal in the women's vault. Meanwhile SCR's Chief Public Relations Officer M Umashankar Kumar said in a release that "The star sports performer, who won the bronze medal in the World Cup tournament, has been given employment on South Central Railway in 'Group C' category".
Moreover another senior official said the group C category is a
ministerial cadre and Reddy would be posted as a clerk. He said the gymnast has
accepted the offer letter. Accordingly SCR General Manager Vinod Kumar Yadav
expressed confidence that the star gymnast will continue to dazzle with her
performance, bringing glory to Indian Railways and the Nation. Further the
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had announced a cash prize of Rs
two crore for Reddy for her accomplishments.
