New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, called Haryana ‘the medal factory of India’, praising the athletes from the state for putting up a tremendous show at the international events. On the sidelines of a vibrant election rally in Sonipat, PM Modi highlighted the significant contributions of the state for India at big events like the Olympics and Paralympics.
The Indian contingent made the country proud recently at the Paris Paralympics after a they clinched a record 29 medals, bettering their previous record of 19 medals earned at the Tokyo Paralympics three years backs. Meanwhile, at the Paris Olympics, India bagged a total of 6 medals, which included five bronze and one silver.
Haryana is a medal factory, says PM Modi as he praises sportspersons from the state for winning medals at international events
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#WATCH | Haryana: Addressing a public rally in Sonipat, PM Modi says, “Haryana is the medal factory of India and the players of Haryana have played a very big role in the historical performance of India in the Olympics and Paralympics. India is putting in all possible efforts to… pic.twitter.com/VR16ElcMhJ
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PM Narendra Modi also discussed about India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, saying that this would provide ample opportunities for the youth of the state. PM Modi also said that the BJP had established India’s third Sports University at Sonipat and also shared that the party is on the cusp of setting up Olympic nurseries in every district of Haryana.
Haryana is gearing up for the elections on October 5 and these announcements aim to give support from the electorate in the 22 constituencies.
PM Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of an election rally in Sonipat, called the state of Haryana the ‘medal factory of the country’. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
