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On National Sports Day, Modi lauds sportspersons, asks people to be stay fit
Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded sportspersons on National Sports Day, and said that this year has been great for Indian sports as countrys athletes have excelled in various tournaments, including in the ongoing Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded 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 in the ongoing 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 the Asian Games 2018 and CWG,” Mr. Modi tweeted.
He paid tributes to hockey legend Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is commemorated as the National Sports Day.
In June, Mr. Modi posted his fitness video on Twitter which shows him meditating, walking on a track inspired by five elements of nature, and doing yoga exercises.
The Prime Minister’s one-and-a-half minute video came after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli
He also passed on the fitness challenge to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, table tennis player Manika Batra and IPS officers, especially those aged above 40.
