From asking Sania Mirza's advice for new aspirants, to promising to have ice cream with PV Sindhu, PM Modi's interaction with Olympics-bound athletes
During the video conference interaction, the Prime Minister individually talked to each of them to motivate them ahead of their participation at the games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 13) interacted with several Indian athletes who will be representing the country at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
PM Narendra Modi interacts with Indian athletes' contingent bound for upcoming Tokyo Olympics
PM Modi during interaction with Indian athletes
PM Modi told them that the whole country is behind them
Prime Minister interacts with Tennis star Sania Mirza
While interacting with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, PM Modi remarked about the increasing popularity of Tennis sport and asked the senior player for her advice to the new aspirants.
He also enquired about her equation with her partner in Tennis and asked about the change the 34-year old has witnessed in sports during the last 5-6 years.
In reply, the six Grand Slam titles winner said that India is witnessing a self-belief in recent years and that will reflect in the performance.
PM Modi asked wrestler Vinesh Phogat how she copes up with 'heightened expectations' due to her family legacy
Prime Minister Modi also talked to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and asked her how she copes up with the heightened expectations due to her family legacy. Referring to her challenges, he also asked her how she dealt with them.
Prime Minister also talked to her father and asked about the ways of grooming such successful daughters.
PM Narendra Modi talks to Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also interacted with senior Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal. He asked him about the difference between the previous and this Olympics. He also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the occasion.
PM Modi told the 39-year-old that his vast experience will help the entire contingent.
PM Modi promised to have ice cream with PV Sindhu after she returns from the Summer Games
During the interaction with badminton star PV Sindhu, PM Modi enquired about her practice in Hyderabad's Gachibowli. He also asked about the importance of diet in her training and asked her parents for advice and tips they want to give to parents who want to make their children a sportsperson.
PM Modi wished the Rio Games silver medallist success in the Olympics and said that he too will have ice cream with her when he will welcome the athletes on their return.
Prime Minister Modi asked Mary Kom about her favourite punch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also talked to six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom and lauded her for being a role model for many athletes. He also inquired how she was able to take care of her family and continue with her sport, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prime Minister also asked about her favourite punch and her favourite player.