August 13, 2026 04:22 pm (IST)
PM Modi to meet athletes contingent, offer best wishes for Rio Olympics
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the athletes who shall be representing India at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Modi will meet the Olympic Contingent at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Monday.
So far, around 100 athletes from 13 sports disciplines have qualified for the Rio Olympics.
The Prime Minister will interact informally with the sportspersons, and wish them well for their performance in the world’s biggest sporting arena.
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