New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in all praise of the Indian Olympic contingent as he felicitated them at his residence in the national capital. The PM hosted a reception for the Indian Olympians after they had a fairly decent campaign at the recently-concluded Paris Games.
While addressing the medal winners and the entire brigade comprising 117 athletes, PM Modi said that India is keenly looking to host the 2036 Olympic Games and would need full support from the athletes in the hosting the sporting extravaganza flawlessly. The PM said that the athletes are the soldiers of the 2036 Games and their observation about the facilities at the the Paris Games would help them a lot.
“India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. In this case many athletes who played in the Olympics, their inputs are very important. You might have observed many things there, from Olympics planning to all facilities, from sports management to event management,” Modi said.
“Your experiences, your observations, we need to write them down, so in 2036 Olympics all the little things and experiences of yours will help us in preparing for the Games. In one way you are soldiers of 2036 Olympics,” he added.
Your inputs will help us get hosting rights
PM Modi appreciated the efforts of all athletes who represented the country and said their inputs will help in successfully getting the hosting rights of the 2036 Games.
“Those who have returned after losing, please get this out of your mind. You made the country proud and came back after learning something. Sports is one area where no one loses, everybody learns,” Modi said.
“I believe Paris Olympics will be a launch-pad for the rise of Indian sports. This is going to be our turning point. After that there will only be wins. We are not going to stop,” the Prime Minister added.
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