‘From Inspiring Anecdotes to Lighter Moment’ – PM Modi Shares Video of Meeting With Tokyo Contingent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a video of his interaction with Indian athletes who took part in the Tokyo Olympics for breakfast at his residence, on social media.
Modi, who had applauded the Indian athletes’ tremendous show during the 75th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort on Sunday.
From having ice-creams and Churma to discussing good health and fitness, from inspiring anecdotes to lighter moments…watch what happened when I had the opportunity to host India’s #Tokyo2020 contingent at 7, LKM. The programme begins at 9 AM. pic.twitter.com/u5trUef4kS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2021
Doordarshan will also have a special broadcast of the event on Wednesday.
Indian athletes returned from Tokyo with a haul of seven medals, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold in track and field. It was the country’s best-ever show at the Olympics.
PM was seen talking to Chopra and bronze medallist PV Sindhu, who become only the second Indian and first woman to win two Olympic medals. The shuttler had also brought with her the silver medal she had won at Rio five years ago.
The members of the India men’s hockey team that won bronze after 41 also chatted with the PM, who was seen examining a hockey stick.
Also, the present was the wrestling contingent, which returned from the Olympics with two medals. Ravi Dahiya won a silver and Bajrang Punia a bronze medal. Vinesh Phogat who has been suspended by the WFI for indiscipline was also present along with young Anshu Malik, Seema Bisla, and coach Jagmander Singh.
The other medallist included weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who opened India’s account at the Games on the first day competitions with a silver medal, and bronze-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain. The women’s hockey team that exceeded all expectations by reaching its maiden Olympic semifinal was also present alongside the boxing, shooting, and athletics contingents.
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