PM Modi meets Olympic medalists; Bhaker demonstrates pistol, hockey team gifts signed stick

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the Indian contingent that returned from the recently concluded Paris Olympics, where the team secured six medals. The meeting, held at his residence, saw history-making shooter Manu Bhaker showcasing the pistol with which she won two bronze medals. 

The Indian men's hockey team, which clinched its second consecutive bronze at the Paris Games, presented the Prime Minister with a hockey stick signed by all the players. Among those posing with the Prime Minister and their bronze medals were the newly retired PR Sreejesh and team captain Harmanpreet Singh.

Bhaker, who became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, was seen explaining to the PM about the pistol with which she shot down two bronze medals — in 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed event — in Paris.

Sarabjot Singh, who teamed up with Bhaker to win a bronze in 10m air pistol mixed event, also interacted with the PM, as did Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions.

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who won a bronze in men's freestyle 57kg, was also seen posing with the PM with an India jersey with his signature on it.

The silver medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is yet to return home as he has headed to Germany after the Paris Games to consult a doctor for his groin injury and a possible participation in the Diamond League Meetings in Europe.

PM Modi addressed the members of the Indian contingent and also interacted with some of them including shuttler Lakshya Sen.

Tokyo Olympics medallists Lovlina Borgohain (boxing) and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting) were also among the Paris Games participants who met the PM.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha were also present.

Earlier in the day, the members of the Indian contingent were present at the historic Red Fort where Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Agency.