PM Modi Congratulates Medal Winners At Special Olympics Summer Games In Berlin

PM Modi took to his social media handle to congratulate Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Special Olympics World Games.

The Indian athletes won 202 medals at Special Olympics Summer Games.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his wishes to the athletes after they won 202 medals including 76 gold medals at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin.  PM Modi took to his social media handle to congratulate Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Special Olympics World Games.

“Congratulations to our incredible athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals," PM Modi tweeted.

Congratulations to our incredible athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals. In their success, we celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and applaud the perseverance of these remarkable athletes.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 28, 2023

“In their success, we celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and applaud the perseverance of these remarkable athletes," he added.

Team India sealed 76 gold, 75 silver, and 51 bronze medals in the multi-sports event that promotes unity, diversity, and special skills among people with intellectual disabilities. earlier, former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind marked his presence in a felicitation ceremony of the Special Olympics athletes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

“I congratulate all the medal winners here. India is feeling proud because of your success in Berlin. You performed brilliantly IN Berlin through an exposure given to you by our government," former President Kovind said.

“I’ve been told that we finished second among 180 participating nations, but I pray that you will achieve the first rank next time. Your journey was not an individual fight as you showed a strength of unity and dedication. It is a happy moment that India finished second after his nation Germany to win 202 medals (76 golds), notably 89 by our daughters, which suggests a bright future for India. You have inspired the next generation of India and we all are behind you in your future journey," he added.