New Delhi [India]Aug 14 (ANI): The Indian Commonwealth Games contingent expressed happiness on being honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its outstanding performance in Birmingham 2022.
Prime Minister Modi felicitated the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 in New Delhi on Saturday. The honor was attended by both athletes and their coaches. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik were among those present.
The Prime Minister congratulated the players and coaches for their stellar performance in the Commonwealth Games 2022, held in Birmingham, where India won 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze medals in various disciplines.
During the event, sprinter Hima Das donned a traditional Assamese gamcha and Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen gifted her boxing gloves to PM Modi.
“Honoured to gift our honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi sir the boxing gloves signed by all the boxers. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. A great day spent with my fellow athletes who have made the country proud,” tweeted Nikhat.
Hima Das wrote on her Twitter handle, “Excited to receive blessings from our Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on the basis of Commonwealth Games 2022. Lucky to have presented him with our traditional Gamcha, which is immensely appreciated by all. Wrapped with gratitude. Assam.”
Commonwealth Games 2022 champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won gold in women’s 49kg final, thanked the PM for his words of inspiration.
“Honoured to meet and interact with our honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi sir. Thank you so much sir for all your support and encouragement. Jai Hind,” Chanu said.
“Thank you sir for giving your precious time and inviting us to your residence. It was always a pleasure talking with you,” wrote shuttler Chirag Shetty.
Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Lakshya Sen also appreciated the felicitation by the Prime Minister.
“A great day #Gratitude to all the athletes. Thank you so much sir for appreciating our hard work and your words of encouragement. We are all very grateful for your support. Will continue to make the country proud. Jai Hind!” tweeted Indian shuttler Sen.
“Meeting Hon. PM @narendramodi ji once again interacting with him and seeking blessings was inspiring and motivating as always. His keen interest in our performance and detailed talks is very gratifying!” Bhavna Patel, who won the gold medal in Para Table Tennis in Birmingham 2022, said.
Addressing the Indian Commonwealth Games contingent on Saturday, the PM said that the golden era of Indian sports has just begun and lauded the stellar performance of the athletes.
India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2022 by winning a total of 61 medals, including 22 gold medals, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals. (ANI)
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