Vijay Kumar returns home to heroes welcome
India's lone silver medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, shooter Vijay Kumar received a rousing welcome from his friends, family members and fans in his hometown Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh. Kumar, a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, was greeted with a heroes welcome from the moment he stepped out from his car. Scores of flower and currency garlands occupied their place around his neck and several pieces of sweets were stuffed into his mouth from all his well-wishers.