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PM Modi wishes Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the best of luck to Indian athletes for the Commonwealth Games beginning in Glasgow tomorrow.

"My best wishes to our athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow. Am sure they will do our nation very proud," tweeted Modi.

"Apart from providing a wonderful opportunity for sportspersons to shine, events like CWG bring a spirit of unity & brotherhood among nations.

"We will certainly witness a celebration of both sports and sportsmanship in the coming days during," added Modi.

A 215-strong Indian contingent will take part in the Games.

India finished second behind Australia with a record 101 medal haul at the 2010 Delhi Games.

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First Published: Jul 22 2014 | 7:22 PM IST

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