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Narendra Modi meets Sakshi, Sindhu, other sportsmen

| | Aug 29, 2016, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met three Olympic stars from India wrestler Sakshi Malik, badminton player PV Sindhu and athlete Dipa Karmakar.

While Sakshi won bronze at the Rio Olympics, Sindhu grabbed the cilver medal.

Modi said Dipa won hearts of the nation by her performance in the major sporting event of the year.

"Congrats @DipaKarmakar. You have won the nation’s hearts. #Rio2016," Modi said.

On his meeting with Sindhu, he said"Delighted to meet you @Pvsindhu1. Every Indian is so proud of what you accomplished. #Rio2016."

Meeting wrestler Sakshi, he said,"You are an inspiration for so many people @SakshiMalik. Keep making us proud with your achievements. #Rio2016."

All of them and shooter Jitu Rai have won the Khel Ratna.

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