Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi's interaction with Indian Para-athletes - LIVE updates, blog
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog of PM Modi's interaction with the country's athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is expected to interact with the Indian Paralympians through a virtual conference at 11:00 am IST today.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 17 Aug 2021 6:24 AM GMT
Modiji starts off in Gujarati with Parul Parmar
PM starts off the interaction in Gujarati with shuttler Parul Parmar.
"I played sports in childhood just to stay fit," the 48-year-old said.
- 17 Aug 2021 6:22 AM GMT
Prime Minister advices Palak Kohli not to worry about her result
"Do not worry about the result, just give your 100%," Modiji advices Palak Kohli
- 17 Aug 2021 6:15 AM GMT
Palak Kohli shares her journey
The young shuttler Palak Kohli shares about how she started playing badminton at a young age!
- 17 Aug 2021 6:13 AM GMT
You and your family are an inspiration
"You and your family are an inspiration. Give it your all in Tokyo. I will catch up with you once you are back from Tokyo with a medal," PM Modi tells Mariyappan
- 17 Aug 2021 6:10 AM GMT
Modiji appreciates Mariyappan Thangavelu's mother
"What Mariyappan has achieved today is only because of your sacrifice," PM tells the high jumper's mother
- 17 Aug 2021 6:07 AM GMT
Mariyappan Thangavelu interacts in Hindi
India's flag-bearer for Tokyo Paralympics Mariyappan Thangavelu interacts in Hindi with Modi. The PM recollects how the high jumper did not know Hindi when they interacted last time, and the duo has a good laugh.
- 17 Aug 2021 6:03 AM GMT
PM interacts with Devendra Jhajharia's family
PM Modi interacts with Devendra Jhajharia's wife, Manju, and daughter, Jiya. He requests the family to visit Statue of Unity once Devendra Jhajharia returns from Tokyo.
- 17 Aug 2021 6:00 AM GMT
Devendra Jhajharia wanted to leave Javelin Throw
"I am dedicated to javelin. I even have javelin in the room I sleep in, it is my life. I wanted to leave the sport after I could not win medals in 2008 and 2012, but my wife motivated to continue," states Devendra Jhajharia
- 17 Aug 2021 5:58 AM GMT
PM Modi praises Devendra Jhajharia
"Your lost your hand due to electrocution. But you never backed down. You are 40 now; at such stage in life where people usually give up, but you continue to fight. Your journey has been truly inspiring," PM Modi tells Devendra Jhajharia
- 17 Aug 2021 5:53 AM GMT
Rakesh Kumar looks back at his journey
"My father has taught me to work hard, and so has my coach. If it was not for them, I would not have reached this stage," Rakesh Kumar tells the Prime Minister
