Mangalore, Dec 22, 2011: Gold medalist Vincent Prakash Carlo at the Commonwealth Unequipped Bench-press Championship 2011 was given a rousing welcome at Mangalore Central Railway Station on Dec 22 Thursday morning.
The championship was held in London on Dec 15 – 18. Vincent Carlo, is working at the Mangalore Excise Department, hails from Nanthoor.
Speaking on the occasion, Vincent Carlo said that the weather condition in London created a problem to give good performances, but finally made his best to win the medal.
Large number of people including the members of the Balanjaneya Gym and Silva’s Multi Gym, KPCC Secretary Ivan D’Souza, former Mr. World Raymond D’Souza and Coach Sathish Kudroli and others welcomed him with the floral garland.
Mr. Carlo was taken in an open jeep from the railway station to Balanjaneya Gym.