Pride of India: PM Modi tweets out individual pictures with Rio Olympics contingent
In an assertive note, PM Modi on 4 July met each and every Indian athlete representing India in the Rio Olympics 2016 which commences on 5 August.
PM Modi, in an event organised at Manekshaw Centre, interacted with the biggest Indian contingent who will visit Brazil for the summer games.
In this edition of the Olympics, the Indian side will be represented by a total of 102 athletes from 13 different sports disciplines. The previous edition in 2012 London Olympic saw 83 athletes.
Here's a look at some tweets from the Prime Minister.
Good luck to you, @MoumaDasTT . I hope you play well at the 2016 Olympics. pic.twitter.com/DicqvFyh4t
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
He’s been there & done that before…@gaGunNarang is all set, once again for Rio. Wished him good luck. pic.twitter.com/k3fV7qPbDN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Kheta Ram is going to take Rio by storm! Here’s wishing the marathon runner all the best. pic.twitter.com/21PNPq6FmU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
L Bombayla Devi’s archery skills are widely appreciated. I wish her the very best for the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/Om0WM15UUm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar is all set to take the Olympics by storm. Conveyed my good wishes to her. pic.twitter.com/ipjthYWrkl
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
My best wishes PV Sindhu, as you embark on this important tournament. Am sure you will give your best! pic.twitter.com/9SCxTugeLv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
The boxing ring at Rio awaits the exceptional @shivathapa. Good luck my young friend. pic.twitter.com/8CwrnX8XoZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
We know about the very talented Deepika Kumari. She participated in London 2012 & will again do so in Rio. Good luck pic.twitter.com/NdzvKJaOjp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Do well Deepika! May you play well at Rio and make us all proud. pic.twitter.com/BzSVSCL1br
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Hockey & Ritu Rani are inseparable. Best wishes to her for the games. pic.twitter.com/DCf1nP2NHo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Along with Ritu Rani and Deepika, PM Modi, met the whole Women's Hockey Team.
Admirable preparation by wrestler Sakshi Malik for the Rio Olympics. My best wishes are with her. pic.twitter.com/PZjbhmNEsz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Does he need any introduction? Admired by every Indian, feared by opponents, he is prepared for Rio. @DuttYogi pic.twitter.com/1dLalk0J5x
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
Narsingh Yadav is very excited to prove his mettle at the Olympics. I am sure he is going to shine. pic.twitter.com/jbBptK4aYe
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
He also wished luck to the other athletes who he couldn't meet him.
First published: 4 July 2016, 9:07 ISTEach athlete has worked very hard to get here. As a nation, we are proud of what they achieved & extend our best wishes for Rio. @Rio2016_en
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2016
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