New Delhi [India]Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the Indian team competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics to focus on getting the right amount of sleep to perform best and also monitor the infrastructure of the host country to help policymakers get a sense as the country prepares to face it. has asked… The right to host the 2036 Olympics.
Prime Minister Modi on Friday interacted with the Indian delegation participating in the Paris Olympics 2024 and urged them to make their country proud. The prime minister interacted with the athletes at his residence, while others joined him via video conference, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra.
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During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi appealed to the players to get enough sleep, considering the importance of adequate sleep in helping players perform at their best.
“Practice and consistency are important. But sleep is equally important. Lack of sleep is very dangerous for humans. I suggest you get enough sleep. Today, medical science is very focused on the duration of sleep and its health status. it is,” PM Modi said.
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Prime Minister Modi said the government is working to bring the stars of the 2024 Olympics to the country on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations on August 15 this year so that the public can witness their talents and achievements.
He added: “Participating in the Olympics in itself is important. What you do on the field during the event increases its importance.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence in his players who will deliver a record performance and reminded them of the great opportunity they have to do something great for their country.
Preparations for infrastructure are underway. “I urge you all to pay attention to the existing infrastructure in Paris – what is there and what is not – because these ideas and experiences will help us a lot in the future as we look to host the Olympic Games,” he added.
The Prime Minister encouraged the players to play without any pressure and to give their best reminding them that the match is not about status, neither physical nor star player play, but rather a battle of talents.
He added: “You have to believe in your talent, no matter how big or how good your opponent is. You have to focus on your talent because it gives you results.
“It’s not a game based on your size, it’s based on your talent. You have to believe in your talent. No matter how big or beautiful your opponent is, you have to focus on your talent because it gets you results.
During the interaction, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed hope that the Indian team can make the country proud by performing better than the bronze medal, India's first hockey medal in over 40 years, that it won at Tokyo 2020.
“The last time we won a bronze medal, it was a proud moment. Our nation has a rich history in hockey. We are based at SAI (Sports Authority of India) in Bangalore, they have good facilities in terms of recovery, sleep, nutrition etc. “We work hard and are a strong team,” he added.
During the interaction, he interacted with athletes like Saift Kaur Samra, Manu Bhaker etc. who have benefited from government initiatives like Khelo India and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Team India will once again take to the field at the multi-sport event, which will begin on July 26 and end on August 11. India will be looking to surpass its tally of seven medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which includes one gold, two silver and four bronze. (ANI)
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