Mokokchung, August 19 (MTNews): The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has through a message sent his best wishes to the sports persons participating in the Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022, saying that they are the future of India and their enthusiastic involvement in such sporting events augurs well for the nation.
Modi in his message said that it is gladdening to learn that the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022 are being held from 22nd August, by the Nagaland Olympic Association and the Government of Nagaland. On the motto of the Games ‘Stronger Together’, Modi stated that these two words succinctly capture the spirit of sport and its impact.
He also said that sport knows no boundaries or barriers, no divisions or disharmony and that people may belong to any social or economic background outside, but on the field, they are athletes who are pushing their limits in a quest to bring glory to their team, district, state, or nation.
In “New India,” Modi said sporting excellence is becoming a way of life. “Be it the record medal tally in the Tokyo Olympics, the unprecedented performance in the Tokyo Paralympics that exceeded the total tallies of all previous editions, or the brilliant efforts seen in the recent Commonwealth Games, youth are putting India on the sporting map of the world like never before,” Modi conveyed.
The Prime Minister said that Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022, which he said are Nagaland’s biggest ever sports meet, “will certainly pave the way for many young sportspersons from this beautiful state to make their mark at the national and international levels.” Modi also found it noteworthy that the Games are furthering empowerment by starting the tradition of including Paralympic sports at the State Games.
Apart from the sportspersons, the Prime Minister also said that the coaches and support staff also deserve appreciation for encouraging and guiding young athletes. “I wish the Nagaland Olympic Association and the Government of Nagaland great success in organizing these Games. May the youth of Nagaland make the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022 a great success!” Modi’s message read.
Meanwhile, the Nagaland Olympic Association has said that it is “highly thankful” to the Prime Minister Narender Modi for his message on the eve of the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022. “His message is a great source of encouragement not just for the Olympic fraternity of Nagaland but to all youngsters, especially the sportspersons,” NOA said. While appreciating the support and solidarity of the Prime Minister, NOA added that it continues to look up to his support and guidance in the future too.
