"Prakash Sir Was Strict, Next Time...": PM Narendra Modi To Lakshya Sen At Olympic Meet

During the meet with India's Paris Olympics contingent, PM Narendra Modi interacted with several athletes, including star shuttler Lakshya Sen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated India's Paris Olympics athletes on Independence Day at his residence on Thursday. During the meet, PM Modi interacted with several athletes, including star shuttler Lakshya Sen. Lakshya, who made his Olympics debut in Paris, lost the bronze medal match to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in three games. After Lakshya failed to win a medal, Prakash Padukone, head coach of Indian badminton contingent, was critical of the shuttlers performance at the Paris Olympics, saying that they need to step up and take the responsibility. (PKL 2024 Auction) #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent that participated in #ParisOlympics2024, at his residence.He said, "... It is an honour to have you all here... PR Sreejesh proved why he is known as 'The Wall'. Everyone who won a medal and even those who lost by... pic.twitter.com/8XMThnk67F

However, during the light-hearted chat with PM Modi, Lakshya revealed that coach Prakash (Padukone) took his phone during his matches to help him stay focused. 

"Prakash Sir had taken away my phone during the matches, and said you won't get it until the matches are over," Lakshya told PM Modi.

On a lighter note, PM Modi told Lakshya: "Prakash (Padukone) sir was so disciplined and strict, will send him to the next Olympics as well."