New Delhi: PM Modi ended the men’s Olympic Olympic medal, Thursday “historic” to restore the pride of the country in sports with identity with national identity.
PM to Wrestler Ravi Dahiya, who won silver after losing a gold medal battle in a difficult contest, that India was proud of him and that his success inspired the entire nation.
Modi said he hoped to personally congratulate him on August 15.
“Dahiya is an extraordinary wrestler.
The spirit and tenure of his battle is extraordinary,” Modi said.
He also spoke to his coach Anil Maan.
“Today, the pride of hockey, which is our national identity, has been determined after four decades,” he said, speaking with team members and coach Graham Reid in Tokyo.
The video interaction at the end of the player shows the players and Reid thanks PM for his call.
Reid said Modi’s conversation with the team after losing the semi-finals to Belgium had helped him motivate the players.
After Indian victory, Modi Tweet, the day will be engraved in the memory of every Indian.
Modi told Captain Manpreet Singh, “You have scripted history”.
He also tweeted, “Bravo Sreejesh! Saves you play a big role in getting a medal for India.”