Hope sportsmanship always shines in our society: PM on National Sports Day

August 29, 2016 09:06

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated all sports lovers across India on the occasion of National Sports Day.

The prime minister posted on his Twitter account, "On National Sports Day I congratulate all sports lovers across India & hope sports & sportsmanship will always shine in our society."

The prime minister also paid tributes to the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand.

On the eve of national sports day, PM Modi met Rio Olympic champions silver medallist P V Sindhu, bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and gymnast Dipa Karmakar at his residence in New Delhi.

He also met ace shooter Jitu Rai, Khel Ratna awardees, Dhyan Chand awardees, Dronacharya awardees, and Tenzing Norgay awardees.

After the meeting, he tweeted that every Indian is proud of them, adding that a major role in the success of every athlete is the perseverance of their coaches.

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