New Delhi, Oct 28 (uni) Lauding the enhancing levels of excellence in Indian sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indian Sports are witnessing an upswing with each passing day.
Speaking on the latest edition of his 'Mann ki baat 'radio programme, the PM said every young sportsperson’s passion and dedication is the hallmark of New India.
'Just observe the rapidly enhancing levels of excellence in Indian sports! Hitherto,India had never won medal in a Judo event, at junior or senior level. But Tabaabi Devi created history by bagging silver medal at youth Olympics,'the PM said.
Lauding the para Athletes who participated in the Asian Para Games 2018 held at Jakarta, the PM said, 'these athletes bagged a tally of 72 medals, creating a new, unprecedented record, bringing glory to the nation. I was fortunate to get an opportunity to meet all these talented athletes personally. I congratulated them. Their grit and determination; their resolve to overcome all odds in the path of success is indeed inspiring for all our countrymen.'
He also praised the performance of sportspersons who took part in the Summer youth Olympics 2018 held in Argentina.
'You will be pleased to know that in the Summer Youth Olympics 2018, the performance of our youth was the best ever. At this event we won 13 medals besides 3 in mixed events. You may recall that even, in the recent Asian Games, India’s performance was par excellence.
This is the real story of Indian Sports which are witnessing an upswing with each passing day. India is setting new records not just in the field of sports but also in hitherto uncharted areas,'the PM said.
Terming elements like spirit, strength, skill, stamina as being important in the world of sports, the PM said, 'if the youth of a country possess these qualities, that country will progress not only in areas such as Economy and Science and Technology but also bring laurels home in the field of sports.'
Pointing to the rapidly enhancing levels of excellence in Indian sports, he said, 'Hitherto, India had never won a medal in a Judo event, at the junior or senior level. But Tabaabi Devi created history by bagging the silver medal at the youth Olympics. 16 year old player Tabaabi Devi hails from a village in Manipur. Her father is a labourer and mother a fish-seller. There were times when the family had no money to buy food.
Even such hardships were not able to cow down her zest and devotion. And she has created history by winning a medal for the country. Stories like these are innumerable. Every life, every being is a source of inspiration. Every young sportsperson’s passion and dedication is the hallmark of New India.'
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