PM hails struggles of UP’s Olympic-bound athletes; urges nation to assist them

Praising the battle and sustained efforts of race walker Priyanka Goswami and javelin thrower Shivpal Singh of Uttar Pradesh, who just lately certified for Tokyo Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the whole nation to bolster their enthusiasm and hailed their spirit as an inspiration for all throughout his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Sunday.
While speaking concerning the athletes going for Tokyo Games from July 23 to August 8 within the Japanese capital, the Prime Minister picked life tales of Priyanka Goswami and Shivpal Singh and gave a particular point out to them by lauding their willpower and perseverance whereas addressing the nation.
Muzaffarnagar’s Goswami, who can be competing within the 20km race stroll occasion, comes from a humble background. Her father works as a bus conductor.
“As a child, Priyanka adored the bag that the medal winners were presented with. It was this fascination that made her participate in the Race-Walking competition for the first time. Now, she is a big champion of that,” Modi mentioned.
Javelin thrower Shivpal Singh produced a throw virtually 4 metres higher than his earlier better of 82.56m to land the silver medal on the Asian Championships. (FILE)
Highlighting the constant efforts of Javelin thrower Shivpal Singh who hails from Varanasi, the Prime Minister said that Shivpal’s complete household has been related to this recreation. His father, uncle and brother are all proficient in javelin throw.
“His commitment and an emotional attachment for the sport as it is a part of his family tradition made him qualify for the mega-event,” the PM added.

Urging folks to encourage the athletes, the Prime Minister additionally mentioned that each one the athletes have endured ‘years of toil’ and the nation ought to again them with out placing them beneath strain throughout the Tokyo Games subsequent month.
Extending immense gratitude to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned, “The talented players of our state were deprived of adequate resources since long, however, our government is leaving no stone unturned to provide all necessary assets to the sportspersons in order to promote sports activities for them to shine nationally and internationally,” asserted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.