New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spent some great time interacting with the Indian Paralympic contingent after the tremendous success in Paris earlier this month. The PM showered praise on all the medal winners and uplifted the morale of the ones who didn’t finish on the podium or missed in a close contest.
During the interaction at his official residence in New Delhi, the PM allowed many para athletes to share their experience at the 19th edition of the Paralympics. He had some special moments with armless para archer Sheetal Devi, who signed the Indian shirt for him with her legs, and para athlete Navdeep Singh, who was born as a dwarf, presented the PM his cap.
The complete interaction between PM Modi and the para athletes was published on the official YouTube channel of ‘Narendra Modi’.
“All of you have not only won medals, but have also changed the mindset…Nowadays, medals at the Games and everything has a lot of importance and are indeed counted. But being a country with a population of 140 crores, we go to the Games not just to play but to win,” PM Modi said.
” ‘I am not a participant but a performer’ – This mindset turns into a strength of a country, and you have brought a new flair in that strength. Congratulations on your achievements and I am really happy to see your mood,” PM Modi added.
India registers best Paralympics campaign in Paris
India recorded 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics powered by seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze medals. The country surpassed its 19-medal mark achieved at Tokyo three years ago. Seven – was also the most gold medals India won at the quadrennial showpiece event after bagging five gold medals in the Japan capital in 2021. The likes of Sumit Antil (men’s javelin throw F64) and Avani Lekhara (women’s air rifle 10m SH1) defended their gold medals in their respective events.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spent some great time interacting with the Indian Paralympic contingent after the tremendous success in Paris earlier this month. The PM showered praise on all the medal winners and uplifted the morale of the ones who didn’t finish on the podium or missed in a close contest. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
