Watch What PM Narendra Modi Said During Breakfast With Olympians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a snippet from his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent.
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PM Modi interacted with Indian Olympic contingent
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PM had hosted the Indian Olympians for breakfast at his residence
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At the Tokyo Games, India registered its best-ever haul with 7 medals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a snippet from his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent. In the video, PM can be seen talking to Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, archer Deepika Kumari, silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya and fencer Bhawani Devi among others. "From having ice-creams and Churma to discussing good health and fitness, from inspiring anecdotes to lighter moments...watch what happened when I had the opportunity to host India's #Tokyo2020 contingent at 7, LKM," the video was captioned.
From having ice-creams and Churma to discussing good health and fitness, from inspiring anecdotes to lighter moments...watch what happened when I had the opportunity to host India's #Tokyo2020 contingent at 7, LKM. The programme begins at 9 AM. pic.twitter.com/u5trUef4kS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2021
"You don't let victory get to your head and you don't let defeat affect your mind," PM told Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Games with a throw of 87.58m in men's javelin final.
PM Modi urged archer Deepika Kumari, who missed out on a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics, not to be disheartened, adding that a sportsperson should never lose hope.
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A memorable interaction with our Olympic heroes. https://t.co/leaG77TikG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2021
Bhawani Devi, who became the first fencer to represent India at Olympics, also received special praise from PM Modi.Â
"Your contribution is that you have inspired young generation of the country to take up this sport (fencing)," PM Modi told fencer Bhawani Devi.
PM praised boxing legend Mary Kom as she apologised for not being able to return from Tokyo Games with a medal.
"Wins and losses are part of life. You have contributed in a big way in the world of sports, especially in India. It is because of you that women sportswomen have grabbed the spotlight now. The last decade has been in your fists, so you have achieved a lot," PM told Mary Kom.