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Naidu interacts with Olympians, achievers
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB

Imphal, October 05 2021: Expressing happiness with the good showing of India at the Tokyo Olympics recently, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has urged the industry to come forward and promote sports in the country.

The Vice President made this observation while meeting a cross section of achievers including Olympians who represented the country in the recent Olympics at the Raj Bhavan, Imphal.

Among those present at the event at Raj Bhavan were Olympians, literary & cultural figures, artisans and teachers.

Naidu praised them for their achievements and said that they should always keep aiming for excellence in their respective fields.

During the interaction, the Vice President was presented a pair of boxing gloves by India's boxing legend MC Mary Kom.

Naidu remarked in a lighter vein, "these are meant to protect me" after wearing the gloves.

Naidu interacts with Olympians, achievers

Describing Manipur as the powerhouse of sports in India, he said that this small State leads the way when it comes to bringing glory to the Nation in sports.

"Manipur's Olympians have done the State and the Nation proud indeed," he added.

Praising the sportspersons from the State for keeping India's flag flying high, Naidu said "You are also role models and a fountainhead of inspiration for thousands of aspiring sports persons across the Nation" .

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