An exclusive e-post counter was opened at Vellore Head Post Office (HPO) on Thursday for sports enthusiasts to send their wishes to Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, Mirabai Chanu. A nominal fee of ₹10 will be charged for each e-post.
According to a press release, the initiative is aimed at encouraging the winners at the Olympic games and also those who are still contesting.
Sports enthusiasts can also send an e-post message ‘Best of Luck Indian Olympic Team’ for the forthcoming events.
The event was inaugurated by M. Tamil Selvan, a national bronze medallist a decade ago and works as a postman in the Department of Posts in the Fort Town.
The function was presided over by P. Komal Kumar, Superintendent of Post Offices (Vellore division), and G. Srinivasan, senior postmaster, Vellore HPO. Citizens can dial this number - 9043745442 - for assistance, the release issued here added.