Indian Olympians were invited to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Check below what the PM said to the athletes.
On India’s 75th Independence Day, the contingent that represented India at the Tokyo Olympics was invited to the flag-raising ceremony. Prime Minister Modi has delivered his speech traditionally from the Red Fort. Bajrang Punia, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Neeraj Chopra, and others are present at the event in New Delhi.
It was the first time in the history of India’s Independence Day celebrations that Olympic athletes were also invited as dignitaries.
Prime Minister Modi is full of praise for the Indian contingent. In his I-Day speech, Narendra Modi said: “Let’s applaud our Olympic champions. Not only have they made the country proud, but they have also inspired future generations. “
“Sport is no longer just an ‘extracurricular’ activity but it is the mainstream,” Prime Minister Modi said.
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“Sport is an important part of life,” added PM. “There was a time when the importance of sport was not understood. But today people are sensitized to sport and fitness. We also saw it during the Olympic Games. So this is a big turning point. in our country, ”the Prime Minister said of the athletes.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he felt honored to be part of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. He wrote: “It was an honor to attend the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort today. As an athlete and a soldier, my heart is full of emotion when I see the national flag flying. high. I have Hind. “
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