Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to the entire Indian contingent taking part in the Tokyo Olympics as special guests for Independence Day on August 15.
According to the reports, PM Modi will meet the athletes personally and interact with them at his residence. He recognized the effort put in by the athletes even as the nation is battling its biggest crisis in coronavirus in 100 years.
PM Modi stated that this time they have seen the largest contingent to the Olympics and they have done this while battling with the biggest crisis that is the Coronavirus pandemic in 100 years and the confidence of athletes in Tokyo is a reflection of new India.
He further added that in this Olympics, the self-confidence of New India is visible in every game and Indian players are challenging their higher-ranked opponents. The morale, dedication & zeal of Indian players are very high and this self-confidence comes when the right talent is and encouraged.