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Meeting of PM Modi with Paris Olympics contingent on Independence Day in Delhi

On August 15, Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with the Paris Olympic contingent.

PM Modi to meet Paris Olympics contingent on Independence Day in Delhi

On August 15, Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with the Indian delegation to the Paris Olympics. Following the Independence Day event, PM Modi is anticipated to meet with the contingent at approximately 1:00 pm. According to information obtained by India Today, all 117 athletes from India are anticipated to attend the event on August 15th. Following his morning rituals, the Prime Minister will meet with the athletes who returned from the Olympics with six medals for India.

Paris Olympics contingent

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India Performance In Paris Olympics

India’s Olympic performance in Paris 2024 has been characterized by a combination of successes and setbacks. The athletes of the nation have demonstrated tenacity and willpower, but the total number of medals won has fallen short of the standards established by the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. Although it was anticipated that India would surpass the ten medal mark in these Olympics, several athletes ending in fourth place.

The Indian shooting community has advanced significantly as well. Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal when she took home the bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol competition. She continued and won second medal with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed team 10m air pistol event, becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two medals.

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India’s 2-1 victory over Spain to win the bronze medal in hockey at the Paris Olympics was the ideal send-off for PR Sreejesh. India had not won consecutive medals since 1972 till this occasion.

Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula have improved significantly in table tennis. Akula joined Batra in the round of 16, making Batra the first Indian table tennis player to go to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games.

Following their successes in Paris, the Prime Minister already had a phone conversation with the medal winners. Additionally, he offered encouragement to competitors who just missed the podium. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her last match in the women’s 50kg category after failing to meet weight. Modi tweeted his support for Phogat.

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