PM Modi Encourages Indian Athletes for Paris Olympics 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India’s Paris Olympics 2024 contingent on Friday, motivating them to make their country proud. The interaction took place at his residence, with some athletes joining via video conferencing.

Key Interactions

PM Modi spoke with Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. He also interacted with debutants like Ramita Jindal (air rifle shooting), Reetika Hooda (wrestling), Antim Panghal (wrestling), and Nikhat Zareen (boxing).

Neeraj Chopra’s Promise

Neeraj Chopra promised PM Modi that he would bring homemade ‘churma’ once he returns from the Olympics. PM Modi responded, “Mujhe aapke maa ke haath ka khaaana hai” (I would like to have churma made by your mother). Neeraj updated that his training in Germany is going well despite injury scares and urged youngsters to be fearless and believe in themselves.

PV Sindhu’s Ambition

Veteran shuttler PV Sindhu expressed her desire to secure a gold medal this time, marking a hat-trick of medal wins. She advised new players to treat the Olympics like any other tournament and to have belief in themselves.

Nikhat Zareen’s Focus

Nikhat Zareen, representing India in 50 kg boxing, shared her excitement and focus on making the country proud in her debut Olympics.

The Paris Olympics 2024 will be held from July 26 to August 11. India aims to surpass its previous tally of seven medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which included a gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.