Modi Rallies Indian Athletes for 2036 Olympic Bid

Confident in India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged athletes bound for the Paris Games to share their views on the arrangements in the French capital to aid the country's ambition. PM Modi emphasized the importance of athletes' feedback during an interaction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, displaying confidence in India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, has called upon athletes headed to the Paris Games to provide valuable feedback on the arrangements in the French capital. The information gathered is expected to bolster India’s ambitious Olympic aspirations.

During an interaction on Thursday, both in person and online, Modi spoke to athletes traveling to Paris for the games, urging them to observe and report back. The meeting included the national men's hockey team, shooting contingent, boxers, and track-and-field stars like Neeraj Chopra.

'Your inputs will be invaluable for our 2036 bid,' Modi stated, emphasizing that constructive feedback will ensure better preparedness. Over 100 Indian athletes, including 21 shooters, have qualified for the Paris Games, which will run from July 26 to August 11. The country aims to surpass its record of seven medals from the Tokyo Games.