Let kids follow dreams: Jeev after Ranveer win

The achievement of young golfer Ranveer Saini is very inspiring and should encourage parents to allow their children to follow dreams, celebrated Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said on Sunday.

The 14-year-old Ranveer became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles yesterday. He achieved the feat in GF Golf-Level 2 Alternate Shot Team Play event. The Gurgaon-based teenager was diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, at the age of 2. He took to the sport at the age of nine.

“Ranveer has brought honour to the country. He has made India proud with his inspirational achievement. All the children are special to us. His performance shows that the parents must allow their kids to follow dreams.”