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PM Modi's interaction with Olympic players

'No one loses in sports, everyone learns'

India has won half a dozen medals in the Paris Olympics, and more than that, Indian players
have registered about 9 records in their name. Half a dozen players have been in fourth place.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited such Olympic players representing India in the Olympics
to the Independence Day program and then interacted with them at his residence. Describing
this young group as India's bright future in sports, he said that the Paris Olympics is going to
prove to be a launch pad. Along with this, he sought suggestions for Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Abhiyan and preparing for the hosting of Olympics 2036...

rime Minister Narendra Modi, at the beginning are provided. The idea of providing such facilities was
Pof the interaction with the Olympic players, not thought of in our country earlier. The player used
asked them to tell about their experiences outside to work hard at his level and used to do something for
the field. He talked to the players about making AC the country. This is not only the result of the country's
available immediately when it was not working in policies in sports, but it is also a symbol of the trust that
Paris, the experience of PR Sreejesh who decided to the country has in its youth, it is an expression of it.
retire from the hockey team, and the good farewell PM Modi said that India is preparing to host the
given by the team. He also called upon them to 2036 Olympics. In such a situation, many athletes
become an inspiration for the youth to keep their have also played in the previous Olympics. Their
distance from social media. PM Modi said that input is very important. Share your experiences and
with the same enthusiasm with which I bid you observations with the government, from planning
farewell for Paris, I am welcoming you again today. of Olympics to arrangements there, from sports
The reason for this is not how much the medal tally management to event management. They will be
was. The reason for this is that the world is praising useful in our preparation. You are the soldiers of my
the courage and discipline of the players of India. 2036 team. We will host such an Olympics in 2036
When I hear this, I feel very proud. The players of that has never happened in the world to date. Sports
my country do not want the name of the country to Ministry should prepare a suggestion draft for this.
be tarnished even a bit. This is our biggest asset. Also, suggest ideas for improvement in sports. PM
Regarding Khelo India and India's strong sports Modi also called upon the players to make people
ecosystem, PM Modi said that Khelo India is preparing aware in rural areas about the campaign for Ek Ped
a legion of athletes for the future. World-class facilities Maa Ke Naam and natural farming. n

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