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PM’s Interaction | SPORTS

Modi said, “You have not only increased
the number of medals; you have pre-
pared a generation.”

THOSE WHO PLAY WILL
FLOURISH
In his conversation with the athletes,
PM Modi said that the sports system
is one thing, but the country’s ath-
When tears welled up letes win medals only when a sports
in Mirabai Chanu’s eyes culture is created in the country.
Standing on the podium, Friends, you have done a great job.
listening to the national You have brought glory to the country.
anthem, and then shedding I congratulate you. Believe me, you will
tears of joy—gold continue to be victorious, and we will
medalist Mirabai Chanu meet here again.
shared the story of that
emotional moment at the HAVE YOU MET MODI?
Commonwealth Games when One player said in an interview that
she could not hold back her when we would discuss it in our friend
tears. PM Modi told her, “You circle, I would say, ‘This is for your
have brought great pride to own good; you should do it.’ Then
the nation. Seeing the tears our friends would ask, ‘Have you met
falling, it felt as though a gold Modi, Why should we listen to you?’
medal was dripping from The player replied, ‘I met you today, sir.
every single drop.” Medal Tally
Now I can tell them, ‘Yes, I met Modi.’ n

Gold
13

Silver
17

Bronze
It was a pleasure to host our magnificent Commonwealth
Games 2026 medal winners at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. I listened 9
to their experiences during the games. They have all brought
honor to the country with their outstanding performances. 39
Their success will inspire many young people. Total

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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