PM Modi to Host Indian Deaflympics Contingent on May 21

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 18th May. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian contingent for the best ever performance at the recently concluded Deaflympics.

He will host the contingent at the Prime Minister residence on May 21.

The Prime Minister said, “Congrats to the Indian contingent for the best ever performance at the recently concluded Deaflympics! Every athlete of our contingent is an inspiration for our fellow citizens. I will be hosting the entire contingent at my residence on the morning of the 21st.”

Deaflympics 2021 was held at Festa da Uva Main Pavilion in the city of Caxias do Sul in southern Brazil.

The quadrennial event started on May 1 and concluded on May 15 with around 2,100 athletes from 72 countries participating at the Games.

India sent a contingent of 65 athletes to compete in 11 sports as the country recorded their best performance at the Deaflympics by winning 16 medals, including eight golds.

India’s previous best came at Sofia 1993 when they grabbed seven medals, including five gold and two bronze.

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