Modi Hosts Indian Athletes Returning from Paris Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian Olympic contingent returning from the Paris 2024 Games, praising their achievements and emphasizing their role as inspirations for the youth. During the interaction, he humorously engaged with athletes, including hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, who recounted their tough journey to securing a bronze medal. Modi highlighted the spirit of the athletes, noting records set by the Indian team and the importance of building on this success for the future. PR Sreejesh shared his reflections on retirement and the emotional journey of the team, while young medalist Aman Sehrawat recounted his challenging path to the Olympics. The PM reinforced the government's commitment to sports development and quality infrastructure in India. The Indian contingent returned home with six medals, including two bronze medals won by the hockey team.