New Delhi: Olympic Medal Winner, including Javelin-Thrower Neeraj Chopra, First Olympic gold medal in India on track and field; Sindhu PV; And Mirabai Chanu, along with officials of Indian Sports Authority (SAI), attended the 75th Independence Day celebration in the Red Fortress on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lifted the national flag and delivered his speech to the nation from the red fort fortress in New Delhi.
Towards the national flag lifting ceremony, Chopra said it was a new experience for him when he used to watch the ceremony on TV and now he was personally present.
“Previously, we used to watch the flag lifting ceremony on TV and now we personally go there.
This is a new experience.
We haven’t won a gold medal in individual sports for so long.
I feel good that the country feels proud because the country feels proud of the country It feels proud because.
I, “said Neeraj Chopra.
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240 Olympians, Support staff and Sai Federation officials and sports have also been invited to refer to the Gyan path in front from rampart.
In Tokyo, India recorded the best haul medal at the Olympics which was recently concluded by pocketing a total of seven medals – one gold, two silver and four bronze.
On Saturday, the President of India, RAM Nath Kovind, organized a ‘high tea’ for the Tokyo Olympic Indian contingent at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s cultural center.
Indian vice president, M Venkaiiah Naidu, also adorned the opportunity.
While interacting with the Indian contingent, the president said that all countries were proud of them for carrying glory to the nation.
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Their achievements have inspired young people to take part in sports, “he said, adding that a positive attitude towards sports has also been created among parents.
The President said that India’s performance at Tokyo Olympics was extraordinary not only in terms of achievement but also in terms of potential.
Most players are at the beginning of their sports career.
The spirit and skills that all appear in Tokyo, India will have an impressive presence in the world of sports at the moment.
The President gave all Indian contingents for his extraordinary efforts.
He also appreciated the roles played by trainers, support staff, family members and sympathizers who contributed to their preparation.