Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian sportspersons who will be representing the country in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo and wished them well for the upcoming Summer games starting July 23.
PM Modi started the conversation by speaking with medal hopefuls archers Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav.
He also boosted javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s confidence and asked him not to get bogged down by expectations.
The prime minister spoke with sprinter Dutee Chand, who will represent the country in the 100 and 200 metre sprints and asked boxer Ashish Kumar about his fight against Covid-19 and about losing his father.
Interacting with Champion boxer MC Mary Kom, PM Modi said she is an inspiration for the entire country.
He then spoke with 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and asked her about her practice.
PM Modi asked shooter Saurabh Chaudhary about whether he does any meditation or yoga to help him concentrate
PM Modi asked veteran Olympian Sharath Kamal, who will represent India in table tennis to assume the role of a senior and elder and guide the youngsters at the Games
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