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PM Modi wishes Indian Olympic contingent

He also congratulated the host nation Brazil for hosting a memorable Games

PM Modi wishes Indian Olympic contingent
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 22 2016 | 11:10 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished the Indian contingent for giving their best at the Rio Olympics and also congratulated the host nation Brazil for hosting a memorable Games.

"Want to specially wish the Indian contingent at #Rio2016. Every athlete gave his or her best," he wrote on his twitter handle.

"Special gratitude to the host nation, Brazil for hosting people from across the world & organising a memorable #OlympicGames.

"Spectacular #ClosingCeremony for #Rio2016. I congratulate all athletes who took part in the games. @Olympics," he added.

Star shuttler P V Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik won a silver and a bronze as India returned with two medals from the Rio Olympics.

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First Published: Aug 22 2016 | 10:42 AM IST

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