You are all winners and role models, PM Modi tells Tokyo-bound para athletes
The Hindu
Paralympics will be held between August 24 to September 5
“You are all winners and role models,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told India’s top para athletes, who are set to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics. Mr. Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes, including 2016 Rio edition gold winners Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu, and urged them to compete without pressure. He also spoke with the family members and coaches of the para-athletes.More Related News
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