Olympic bronze medalist hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh on Saturday said that he is overwhelmed by the appreciation he has received from the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi Upon his retirement and inspired by the leader’s passion for the sport, he has resolved to give back to the sport. “Overwhelmed to receive this letter from our honorable PM @narendramodi ji. Their continued support to the athletes has inspired us to do our best in Tokyo 2020. Sir, I am inspired by your passion for sports and your pledge to continue your contribution to Indian sports. @PMOIndia @ianuragthakur,” Rupinder tweeted on Saturday.
Modi had earlier this month sent a letter to Rupinder thanking Rupinder for his services to Indian hockey after star dragflicker announced his retirement from the sport on September 30.
Rupinder, who played an integral role in India’s historic bronze medal achievement in Tokyo, quit the sport to make room for the youth.
In his citation, Modi said that Rupinder has been a source of inspiration for Indian hockey for the past decade and has played a key role in the revival of the sport in the country.
“…I would like to personally thank you for all you have done for Indian Hockey,” read the letter posted by Rupinder.
“I would like to say that the people of India will have great memories of your own magic on the field.
“You have been a source of strength to the Indian hockey team and have been an integral part of every major tournament India has won since 2010, be it the Asian Men’s Hockey Championship, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, Commonwealth Games, Hockey World League Finals and much more. Be.
“At the Tokyo Olympics, your performance was crucial to the team’s historic success.”
Modi termed the bronze medal in Tokyo as a ‘watershed moment’ for Indian hockey.
“The impact of this medal will not be limited to the Olympics alone. It will contribute to the rebirth of Indian hockey.”
The PM requested Rupinder to play his part in the Amrit Mahotsav by visiting various schools across India by August 2023 and interacting with the youth on ways to popularize sports along with ending malnutrition.
“This will be a great service to the generations to come,” Modi wrote.
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