Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday July 04,2016 met over 60 athletes who will
be representing India at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
and wished them the very best.
The Prime Minister met each
athlete individually at the Manekshaw Centre, besides interacting
informally with them.
He encouraged the athletes to perform to the best
of their ability in the world’s biggest sporting arena, said a Prime
Minister's Office (PMO) statement.
Several former Olympians including MC Mary Kom, Anju Bobby George and P. Gopichand were among those present at the gathering.
Over 100 Indian athletes from 13 different disciplines have qualified for the Rio Olympics.
Over 200 nations will be participating in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro scheduled to begin on August 5.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Jitendra Singh was also present on the occasion.
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