PM Modi meets PV Sindhu. He also spoke to Archer Deepika Kumari, Boxer Mary Kom and Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an online session with Indian Athletes who are selected for Tokyo Olympics. During an online session with PM Modi, athletes shared their stories and views from their lives.PM Modi encouraged them and wished them Good luck. During an online interaction with badminton star PV Sindhu, PM Modi recalled an interview with her coach pullella Gopichand and said he had confiscated and barred her from having ice cream in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Whereas PM Modi asked her if she is allowed to eat ice cream again. After Which she said, "The Olympics is approaching, she has to control her diet, so she doesn't get to eat a lot of ice cream. "
According to the statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished "Work hard and I have faith that you will again be successful this time. He also added," and after your success, when I meet all of you, I'll have ice cream with you." According to ANI, PV Sindhu said that "it was an honour and an absolute pleasure speaking to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the rest of the Indian Contingent. I would like to thank him and the entire Nation for Continuous support and we hope to make you proud at the Olympics."
Meanwhile, PM Modi also spoke to Archer Deepika Kumari, Boxer Mary Kom and Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra.
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