NEW DELHI, June 30:
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday expressed optimism about the Indian contingent setting a new benchmark at the upcoming Paris Olympics, emphasising that sports have been a priority area in recent years.
“I am confident that this contingent will sustain India’s growth trajectory in sports,” said Mandaviya during the ceremonial send-off of the Paris-bound athletes and the unveiling of the playing kits of the contingent.
“We saw a spurt from two medals in 2016 Rio to seven in Tokyo as India rose from 67th to 48th (position), largely due to Neeraj Chopra’s javelin gold. I am hoping that our athletes will take us even higher on the medal table this time.” (PTI)
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