“This is no small accomplishment; keep it up:” PM Modi to the victorious shuttlers
*Paromita Das
Following a telephone congratulatory message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally met with all members of the badminton team who represented India at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022. “On behalf of the nation, I congratulate the entire team.
This is no easy task. You’ve completed the task. There was a time when we were so far behind in these tournaments that no one in the office knew; “Modi stated.
During his meeting with the champions, an overjoyed PM recalled the historic Thomas Cup campaign in which India won gold by defeating favorites Indonesia.
Modi stated that India’s ability to hoist their flag in the competition after decades was no small feat. He congratulated the team on their efforts and stated that people had previously ignored these tournaments. but the Thomas Cup victory brought the country’s attention to the team and the sport of badminton. “The ‘Yes, we can do it’ attitude has emerged as the country’s new strength. I can assure you that the government will provide all possible assistance to our players “the prime minister stated.
He congratulated senior player Kidambi Srikanth for shouldering the responsibility of spearheading the Indian challenge, particularly in his final game of the championship. “I can confidently state that no other athlete in the world can make the same claim, sir. Only we have the opportunity to speak with you immediately after winning. First and foremost, thank you very much, sir “Srikanth explained.
“Athletes will be proud to say that we have our prime minister’s support,” he added. “PM follows the players and the sport, and his thoughts connect with the players,” said Pullela Gopichand, chief national coach.
In terms of doubles coach Mathias Boe, he stated, “I have been a player and won medals, but I have never been called by my PM.” After expressing his desire to taste the sweets, star shuttle Lakshya Sen presented the PM with Almora’s famous ‘bal mithai.’ “The PM requested Almora’s bal mithai, which I obtained for him. It’s touching that he remembers minor details about the players. When you meet us and interact with us, we feel very motivated. I hope to continue winning medals for India, meeting you, and bringing you bal mithai “Senator said.
What is it on Haryana’s soil that produces one great player after another, the PM wondered?
Unnati Hooda, a Haryana-born woman shuttle, was overjoyed to meet the Prime Minister.
“What motivates me, Sir,” Hooda said, “is that you do not discriminate between medalists and non-medallists.”
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, a doubles specialist, said the players slept with their medals after the memorable title triumph last week.
India finished their historic Thomas Cup campaign by defeating 14-time champions Indonesia in the finals 3-0.
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