August 15, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the Indian Athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics at his residence in New Delhi on Independence Day. PM Modi praised the Indian hockey team, double Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, and Aman Sehrawat, amongst others, for their outstanding achievements.

The Indian men’s hockey team presented a signed jersy to PM Narendra Modi as a gift during their meeting at his official residence.

The Indian athletes secured a total of six medals during their campaign at the Paris Olympics, with medals won by Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, the Indian men’s hockey team and Neeraj Chopra.

Several top athletes, including pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in Paris, and members of the Indian hockey team, attended the Independence Day event in the national capital on Thursday morning.