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Modi speaks to India’s Olympic contingent – News Today

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Modi speaks to India’s Olympic contingent – News Today

Prime Minister Modi spoke to the contingent at his residence while a number of athletes participated via video conferencing, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra.

During the meeting, PM Modi had a lot of interaction with those who were making their debut at the multi-sport extravaganza. He motivated them by saying that he would give them a warm welcome once they win a medal.

Prime Minister Modi also encouraged them to embrace the cause of keeping the tricolour of the country high, irrespective of circumstances. He advised them to never blame their circumstances, as they stand in the way of progress.

Modi interacted with some debutants like Ramita Jindal (air rifle shooting), Reetika Hooda (wrestling), Antim Panghal (wrestling), Nikhat Zareen (boxing) etc. Through video conference, star athlete Neeraj promised Prime Minister Modi that he would bring some homemade ‘churma’ when he returns from the Olympics to meet the Prime Minister after a good performance.

To this, PM Modi said, “Mujhe aapke maa ke haath ka khaaana hai” (I want your mother to make churma). Giving an update on his preparation, Neeraj said, “The training in Germany is going well. I have played less due to fear of injuries. I am trying to stay injury-free. I recently won a gold medal in an event (Paavo Nurmi Games) in Finland.”

Neeraj urged youngsters to be fearless and believe in themselves to achieve the best results. “In my Olympic debut, I achieved the result because I was fearless, believed in my game and training. You have to be confident, not afraid of foreign athletes,” Neeraj said.

Through a video conference, veteran shuttler Sindhu indicated that she wants to win a gold medal this time and complete a hat-trick of medals.

“This is my third Olympics. I won silver in my debut in 2016, then bronze in Tokyo. I hope I can change the color of the medal this time. I have gained experience this time, but Olympics are never easy,” she said.

Sindhu advised youngsters to treat the Olympics like any other sporting tournament and have confidence in themselves.

“I want to wish the new players good luck, there is a lot of pressure and excitement. I just want to say that it is like any other tournament. You have to focus and have confidence, give your 100 percent,” she said. Nikhat, who is representing the country in the 50kg boxing, said: “This is my debut. I am excited but also very focused because of how much the country expects from me. I want to make my country proud.”

The 2024 Paris Olympics, which begin on July 26 and end on August 11, will see India hope to surpass its tally of seven medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which included one gold, two silver and four bronze medals.

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