Bengaluru, 12 Aug

Karnataka Postal Circle has unveiled a set of commemorative postcards featuring Indian medal winners in a tribute to India's sporting excellence at Paris Olympics 2024.

The launch of the postcards, which was part of 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2024' campaign, took place at Sandesha Museum of Communication on Museum Road here on Monday. The celebrations began with a heritage walk at 9am, starting from Mail Motor Service building in Vasanthnagar, according to a statement by Karnataka Postal Circle. Organised to coincide with Independence Day, the walk, which also covered landmarks such as Beaulieu at Palace Road and Bengaluru General Post Office, concluded at Sandesha Museum.

Speaking to Salar News, Dr S Rajendra Kumar, Chief Post Master General of Karnataka Circle, said, “In our country, we do not give as much importance to sports as we do to academics. This initiative reflects our commitment to celebrating and honouring India's sporting prowess and achievements despite all the hardships in that field.”

The ceremony was also attended by Pramila Gudanda Aiyappa, an Indian heptathlete who represented India in 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics. The postcards are available for purchase at Bengaluru General Post Office, as well as at the head post offices in Belagavi, Mangaluru and Mysuru. Sandesha Museum will also host a philatelic exhibition showcasing Olympic-themed stamps until 31 August. This exhibition, which will also have collections of by philatelist Jaganath Mani and President of Philatelic Society of India Col Akil Kumar, is open to visitors from 9.30am to 5pm daily. —Salar News