In New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with the Indian contingent of the Paris 2024 Olympics, motivating them to make their country proud.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with the contingent at his residence, while some athletes joined through video conferencing, including Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and world javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi interacted intensively with those making their debut at the multi-sports extravaganza. He motivated them by telling them that he will give them a warm welcome once they get a medal. Prime Minister Modi also encouraged them to keep the goal of uplifting the country's tricolor high in their hearts, no matter what their circumstances, and advised them to never blame their circumstances as such things hamper progress.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with some debutants like Ramita Jindal (air rifle shooting), Reetika Hooda (wrestling), Antim Panghal (wrestling), Nikhat Zareen (boxing), etc.
Through video conferencing, star athlete Neeraj promised Prime Minister Modi that he will bring home-made 'churma' once he returns from the Olympics to meet the Prime Minister after an excellent performance. To this, PM Modi commented, "Mujhe aapke maa ke haath ka khaaana hai" (I would like your mother to make churma).
Updating his preparation, Neeraj said: "Training is going well in Germany. I have been playing less due to injury fears. I am trying to stay injury free. I bagged a gold medal in an event (Paavo Nurmi games) in Finland recently. "
Neeraj urged the youth to not be afraid and believe in themselves to get the best results.
"In my first Olympic Games I got the result because I was not afraid, I trusted my game and my training. You have to be confident, not afraid of foreign athletes," Neeraj said.
Through video conference, veteran shuttler Sindhu expressed that this time she wants to get a gold medal and mark a hat-trick of medals won.
"This is my third Olympics. I got silver in my debut in 2016, then a bronze in Tokyo. I hope to change the color of the medal this time. I gained experience this time, but the Olympics are never easy," she said.
Mentoring the youth, Sindhu urged the players to take the Olympics like any other sports tournament and have faith in themselves.
"To the new players I would like to wish them luck, there is a lot of pressure and excitement. I just want to say that it is like any other tournament. You have to concentrate and be confident, give your 100 percent," she said.
Nikhat, who represents the country in 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 Paris 2024 Olympic Games will begin on July 26 and conclude on August 11. India will look to surpass its tally of seven medals from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which included one gold, two silver and four bronze medals.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with the contingent at his residence, while some athletes joined through video conferencing, including Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and world javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi interacted intensively with those making their debut at the multi-sports extravaganza. He motivated them by telling them that he will give them a warm welcome once they get a medal. Prime Minister Modi also encouraged them to keep the goal of uplifting the country's tricolor high in their hearts, no matter what their circumstances, and advised them to never blame their circumstances as such things hamper progress.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with some debutants like Ramita Jindal (air rifle shooting), Reetika Hooda (wrestling), Antim Panghal (wrestling), Nikhat Zareen (boxing), etc.
Through video conferencing, star athlete Neeraj promised Prime Minister Modi that he will bring home-made 'churma' once he returns from the Olympics to meet the Prime Minister after an excellent performance. To this, PM Modi commented, "Mujhe aapke maa ke haath ka khaaana hai" (I would like your mother to make churma).
Updating his preparation, Neeraj said: "Training is going well in Germany. I have been playing less due to injury fears. I am trying to stay injury free. I bagged a gold medal in an event (Paavo Nurmi games) in Finland recently. "
Neeraj urged the youth to not be afraid and believe in themselves to get the best results.
"In my first Olympic Games I got the result because I was not afraid, I trusted my game and my training. You have to be confident, not afraid of foreign athletes," Neeraj said.
Through video conference, veteran shuttler Sindhu expressed that this time she wants to get a gold medal and mark a hat-trick of medals won.
"This is my third Olympics. I got silver in my debut in 2016, then a bronze in Tokyo. I hope to change the color of the medal this time. I gained experience this time, but the Olympics are never easy," she said.
Mentoring the youth, Sindhu urged the players to take the Olympics like any other sports tournament and have faith in themselves.
"To the new players I would like to wish them luck, there is a lot of pressure and excitement. I just want to say that it is like any other tournament. You have to concentrate and be confident, give your 100 percent," she said.
Nikhat, who represents the country in 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 Paris 2024 Olympic Games will begin on July 26 and conclude on August 11. India will look to surpass its tally of seven medals from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which included one gold, two silver and four bronze medals.