New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the sportspersons on National Sports Day and said that this year has been great for Indian sports as country’s athletes have excelled in various tournaments, including the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
He also asked people to give priority to sports and fitness-related activities, saying it will contribute towards a healthier India. “I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hardwork and resolve has led to several milestones. This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including Asian Games 2018 and CWG,” Modi tweeted.
I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hardwork and resolve has led to several milestones.
This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including #AsianGames2018 and CWG.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018
He paid tributes to the Hockey legend Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is commemorated as National Sports Day.
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