As the Olympics countdowns starts, union Sports Minister is confident of securing the best ever medal haul in Paris 2024.
As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games accelerates, anticipation mounts to witness India’s athletes shine on the global stage. While the players are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the Games, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur exuded confidence saying that the athletes will “reflect new India” in Paris 2024 due to their “fearless and competitive nature.”
With a record number of quotas secured in shooting and a landmark qualification in Equestrian by Anush Agarwalla, India’s first in dressage, the country’s Olympic aspirations have soared.
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The momentum from the seven medals, including a historic gold in Athletics at the Tokyo Olympics, has only intensified following an impressive haul of over 100 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This surge in performance is a testament to the burgeoning sports ecosystem in India and the relentless efforts of the Indian government to nurture and support its athletes.
In a recent interview with the Times of India, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, expressed his optimism about India’s prospects at the Paris Olympics.
“India’s performance at Asian Games 2022, where our athletes breached the 100-medal mark, proves their growing ability as medal winners in important international events. I am confident that the same performance tempo will continue at the Paris Olympics. The athletes prepare well with extended support through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC).
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“More than 350 foreign exposure trips for training and competition have been organized,” Thakur stated, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing Indian athletes with world-class training opportunities. This, coupled with the motivational impetus from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has empowered the athletes to compete with a fearless spirit on the international stage.
“Govt believes it has done everything. it can support the preparation of athletes for Paris 2024. The Indian contingent will continue the recent trend of returning from such competitions with best-ever performances. We are confident that our athletes will deliver Optimal performance.
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