Olympic Stars Swapnil Kusale, Mirabai Chanu, and Dhinidhi Desinghu Meet PM Modi on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: Olympic bronze medallist shooter Swapnil Kusale expressed his joy after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 78th Independence Day. Kusale said that meeting the PM gave him a lot of ‘positive energy.’ The meeting took place at PM Modi’s residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, where the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics was invited.
Kusale shared that he gifted PM Modi an idol of Lord Ganesha and felt proud when the PM congratulated him on his medal. Kusale plans to take a break before resuming his shooting practice.
Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who finished fourth in the women’s 49 kg category, also met PM Modi. She appreciated the PM’s continuous support and motivation, even for athletes who did not win medals. Chanu plans to rest before preparing for the 2026 Asian Games.
Young swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, the youngest member of the contingent at 14 years old, expressed her excitement about meeting the PM. Despite her impressive performance in the women’s 200m freestyle, she did not advance to the next round but showcased her potential for the future.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse were also present during the meeting. Earlier, India’s Olympic medal winners were special guests at the Red Fort.
India concluded its Paris Olympics campaign with six medals, including five bronze and one silver. Highlights included Manu Bhaker’s historic two medals in a single edition and Neeraj Chopra’s silver in javelin. Wrestler Aman Sehrawat also secured a bronze medal.
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Olympic Stars -: Olympic Stars are athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games, which is a big sports event where people from all over the world compete in different sports.
Swapnil Kusale -: Swapnil Kusale is an Indian athlete who won a bronze medal in shooting at the Olympics.
Mirabai Chanu -: Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter who has won medals in the Olympics and other international competitions.
Dhinidhi Desinghu -: Dhinidhi Desinghu is a young Indian swimmer who is making a name for herself in swimming competitions.
PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Independence Day -: Independence Day in India is celebrated on August 15th every year to mark the day India became free from British rule in 1947.
Lord Ganesha -: Lord Ganesha is a popular Hindu god with an elephant head, known as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics refers to the Olympic Games that were held in Paris, France.
Manu Bhaker -: Manu Bhaker is an Indian shooter who has won medals in various international competitions, including the Olympics.
Neeraj Chopra -: Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete who won a gold medal in javelin throw at the Olympics.
Union Sports Minister -: The Union Sports Minister is the person in charge of sports activities and policies in India. Currently, it is Mansukh Mandaviya.