Paris Olympics: PM Modi's Pep Talk To Indian Athletes During Special Interaction — Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi motivated the Indian contingent bound for Paris Olympics 2024 in a special interaction in New Delhi.

PM Modi interacts with Indian Athletes bound for the upcoming Paris Olympics in New Delhi. (Image Source- PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian athletes bound for the Paris Olympics 2024 on July 4 (Thursday) in New Delhi, extending his best wishes to them during a special interaction. Modi also conversed with Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra and two-time Olympic medalist badminton player PV Sindhu. During the interaction, Modi expressed confidence in India's Olympic-bound contingent, anticipating that they will bring pride to the nation. India is set to send nearly 120 athletes to the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

PM Modi encouraged the Indian contingent bound for the upcoming Paris Olympics, stating the importance of learnings and resilience in the face of challenges.

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'You Will Bring Glory To India': PM Modi Motivates Paris-Bound Indian Contingent

He expressed confidence that despite hardships, the athletes' dedication to their country and the tricolour flag will bring glory to India in the sporting arena.

"We are going to play, we are going for our best performance. Olympics is also a very big field for learning... There are many opportunities to learn for the one who works with a learning attitude. There is no dearth of opportunities for those who want to live in complaint...People from countries like ours go there, they face many difficulties and inconveniences, but in their hearts, they have their country and their tricolour flag. I am sure that this time too you will bring glory to India in the sports field," said Modi while interacting with the Indian athletes.

Watch PM Modi's Interaction With India Athletes Bound For Paris Olympics Here:

#WATCH | Delhi: During his interaction with the Indian contingent heading for the Paris Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "...We are going to play, we are going for our best performance. Olympics is also a very big field for learning... There are many opportunities to… pic.twitter.com/KjaQUk0nVv

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

PM Modi Interacts With PV Sindhu & Neeraj Chopra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist, who expressed her goal of winning another medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Modi also interacted virtually with gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, discussing his upcoming participation in the Paris Olympics.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, ahead of his participation in the Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/53BqgjMZKv

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with ace badminton player and two-time Olympic medalist, PV Sindhu says, "I am going to represent India for the third time in the Olympics. I won a Silver medal in 2016 and in 2020, I won a Bronze medal. I hope to change the colour… pic.twitter.com/SnBIoLfaM1

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

The Paris Games will commence on July 26 and conclude on August 11. The event will feature 329 competitions with nearly 10,500 athletes from 184 countries participating.