After the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Olympic players. During this, PM Modi also joked with them. The players also shared their funny experiences with him. Meanwhile, PM Modi said that there was no AC in Paris and it was very hot. Who shouted first? Modi talks big, there is no AC in the room. What should we do? But I got to know that within a few hours I had completed your work.
During the conversation, badminton star Lakshya Sen also jokingly complained about his coach Prakash Padukone. He said that Prakash takes his phone and says that he will get it back only after the match is over. PM Modi also joked on this and said that it should be ensured that Prakash Padukone is sent to the Olympics next time as well.
PM Modi said, when I met Lakshya Sen for the first time, he was very smart. Now Lakshya has grown up. Do you know that this time he has become a celebrity? On this, Lakshya said, yes sir, but during the match Prakash Sir used to take my phone and used to say that he will give it only after the match is over. However, I got a lot of support from him. It was a learning experience and I was very close to the medal. Let us tell you that Lakshya Sen missed winning the bronze medal.
PM Modi said, Prakash Sir was very disciplined and strict. I will send him next time too. Let us tell you that eco-friendly games were promoted in the Paris Olympics, so ACs were not installed in the players’ rooms. After this, the Sports Ministry had to send 40 ACs. PM Modi said that some people must be cursing me. PM Modi also talked to Harmanpreet. PM Modi asked, Sarpanch sahab, when you had to face Britain, you must have felt some disappointment.
Harmanpreet said, yes sir but I got a red card in the first quarter but our coaching staff supported me a lot. Anything can happen in the Olympics. Hockey player Harmanpreet shared her experiences with PM Modi. Let us tell you that this time 117 players were sent to the Olympics. Indian players have returned with a total of 6 medals including five bronze and one silver medal. There is one medal less than the Tokyo Olympics.