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"VAN" (Sports Desk - 03.06.2021) :: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi said today that Sports is at the heart of country’s national character. He said youth are creating a strong and vibrant culture of sports. Chairing a meeting to review preparations for the Olympics, PM Modi Saïd the wishes of 135 crore Indians will be with nation’s youngsters, who are participating in the Olympics. He emphasised that from vaccination to training facilities, every need of sports-persons must be fulfilled on top priority. PM Modi said, for every young sports-person shining on the global stage, a thousand more will be inspired to take up sports. PM Modi said he will be connecting with Olympics contingent through a video conference in July, 2021, to encourage them and assure them that a proud nation stands with them. Prime Minister was briefed that a total of 100 athletes have qualified for Tokyo Olympics across 11 sports disciplines. Twenty five more athletes are likely to qualify for Tokyo Olympics, details of which will emerge by end of June. Sports minister Kiren Rijiju and senior officials of the sports ministry were present in the meeting.
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