New Delhi, Aug 13 (AIR News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is not only performing remarkably in sports that it has aced historically but also witnessing stellar shows in arenas where the country was not known before.

Addressing the Indian Contingent which participated in the recently held Commonwealth Games 2022 at Birmingham, at his official residence, Modi said, Indian citizens stayed awake all night supporting and praying for their victory.

He said, this increasing interest in sports can be credited to the stellar performances of the sportspersons. The Prime Minister said, he always had complete faith in the Commonwealth contingent's ability and today we are celebrating their success.

The Prime Minister said, today, there is growing interest amongst young people. in all fields of sports. Among all the debutants in this edition of the Commonwealth Games, Thirty-one got medals. He said, this time India has won in four new games, as compared to last time. He said, from lawn bowls to athletics, there has been phenomenal performance.

The Prime Minister said, the daughters of India, have made us proud. He said, the medals won by all women athletes will inspire girls across India to join mainstream sports.

The Prime Minister said, Medals are not just for us to celebrate, but a symbol of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, where athletes, like our freedom fighters, come from all over India with just one vision of making India win. Mr. Modi said, be it Boxing, Judo, or Wrestling, the way our daughters have dominated in sports is nothing short of amazing. He said, the sportspersons inspire the youth of the country to do better not only in sports but also in other sectors.

The Prime Minister said, Tiranga is the power and inspiration for all athletes.