PM Narendra Modi Wishes Athletes Luck Ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020, Says the Whole Nation Is Backing Them

Sharing stories linked to each sportsperson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished India's Olympic-bound athletes luck ahead of their departure for the Games, saying the whole nation is backing them to shine at the sport's biggest stage.

PM Narendra Modi (Photo Credits: ANI|File)

New Delhi, July 13: Sharing stories linked to each sportsperson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished India's Olympic-bound athletes luck ahead of their departure for the Games, saying the whole nation is backing them to shine at the sport's biggest stage.

Among others, the PM spoke to iconic boxer M C Mary Kom, badminton ace PV Sindhu, talented shooters Saurabh Chaudhary, Elavenil Valarivan and veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal during a virtual interactive session. Tokyo Olympics: PM Narendra Modi Reviews Preparations for Indian Contingent, to Address Athletes on July 13.

PM Narendra Modi Wishes Athletes Luck

"Don't be bogged down by expectations, just give your best," Modi said in the interaction. Offering his personal touch, Modi also spoke to the parents of Sindhu and lauded them for backing their daughter during her journey to success.

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