PM Modi commends athletes at Sansad Sports Competition, hails India’s medal haul at Asiad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the performance of the Indian athletes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, adding that their exploits have filled fellow countrymen with pride and boundless joy.

Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the ‘Sansad Sports Competition’, which was held in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi said the month of October is auspicious for sports in the country as the athletes, through their rousing and historic performances in the Hangzhou Games, has set the tone for more sporting achievements.