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| PM Narendra Modi felicitates Commonwealth Games contingent | | |
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NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent, which returned from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with 61 medals including 22 gold. The Prime Minister congratulated the players and coaches for their stupendous performance. He welcomed the athletes and coaches and expressed immense pride in the accomplishments of India’s athletes. The PM said that it was a matter of pride that due to the splendid work of the sportspersons, the country is entering into the “Azadi ka Amrit kaal with an inspiring achievement”.
Along with the historic performance in the Commonwealth Games, the country has organised the Chess Olympiad for the first time. Addressing the athletes, the Prime Minister said, “while all of you were competing in Birmingham, crores of Indians were keeping awake till late night here in India, watching your every action. Many people used to sleep with alarms set up so that they remained updated on the performances.”
The Prime Minister said as per his promise made at the time of the contingent’s send-off, “we are celebrating victory today”. He said that India has found a new way of winning in four new sports disciplies as compared to last time. From lawn bowls to athletics, the athletes have performed phenomenally. With this performance, the trend of youth towards new sports in the country is going to increase a lot, the Prime Minister said. |
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