Paralympic News: 'Set new records, break old records', PM Modi tells Indian players

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The Paralympics will be held in Paris at the end of this month. This time India is sending the largest contingent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Indian para athletes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually met the Indian Paralympians and urged them to set new records. From 17-year-old archer Sheetal Devi to high-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, India's para-athletes shared their thoughts with the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday encouraged the Indian contingent to perform well at the Paris Paralympics. Modi also enquired about the preparations of the Indian athletes participating in the Paris Paralympics.

During an hour-long interaction on Monday, PM Modi interacted with athletes like archer Sheetal Devi, shooter Avani Lekhira, high-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu and javelin star Sumit Antil. The Prime Minister urged every Indian competitor participating in the Paralympics to give their best and ensure that new records are set and old records are broken in the Paralympics.

"Your journey is as important for your career as it is for the country. You are the pride of our country, the whole country knows your achievements. The whole country is with you. 140 crore Indians send you their blessings. Be victorious. Just as you had success at the Asian Paralympics and Tokyo Paralympics, continue the same trend. "

Modi added, "Don't take pressure. Don't think about winning or losing. You will give your best. Best wishes from the entire country and from me. Hitting back at the Prime Minister, Sheetala Devi said, "My preparation has been very good. I want to make the country proud again and fulfill the goal that the national anthem can be heard. "

India could not win a medal at the Paris Olympics as expected. Expectations are now around the Paralympics. The Paralympics begin at the end of this month. It will begin on August 28 and continue till September 8. A total of 84 contingents from India are participating in the Paralympics. This time, India is taking part in the Paralympics with the largest contingent, with 54 competitors in Tokyo.