PM Modi extends best wishes to 35th Australian Sikh Games

The games organised by Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council are being held in Brisbane from April 7- 9.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India and Australia as "strong partners" in progress and prosperity as he extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the 35th Australian Sikh Games being held in Brisbane.

The games organised by Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council are being held in Brisbane from April 7- 9. The games are across the Gold Coast Performance Centre and surrounding ovals.

In his message, which was posted by the High Commission of India in Canberra on its Twitter handle on April 9, Prime Minister Modi said the games will help the Sikh community demonstrate its sporting skills, competitive spirit and teamwork on a bigger platform.

"The holy Gurus guided India and the world with many eternal and timeless values. If one looks closely at the lives and teachings of the holy Gurus, they emphasised the importance of physical health along with spiritual growth,” the Prime

Noting that the holy Gurus also gave the message of bringing people of different sections of society together as a team to achieve progress, Prime Minister Modi said these concepts are also relevant in the world of sport, where people come together to participate on an equal platform irrespective of their social background.

“Following in these footsteps, the Sikh community has always been actively involved in sports, teamwork and fitness," he said.

Noting that the 35th Australian Sikh Games acquires a special importance, Prime Minister Modi said the participation of players from different nations is noteworthy.