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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
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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