Sports Minister send-off the first batch of Indian athletes from New Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Category : Sports & Entertainment | Sub Category : Sports Posted on 2021-07-18 02:35:30

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Minister of State for Sports Nisith Pramanik today send-off the first batch of Indian athletes from New Delhi for Tokyo Olympics. A formal send-off ceremony took place at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The contingent of 88 persons which includes 54 athletes, support staff and Indian Olympic Association representatives departed today. Athletes and support staff in eight sports, Archery , Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Archery, Judo, Gymnastics and Weightlifting departed from New Delhi with largest contingent being of hockey.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thakur said, the sportspersons are representing India and the good wishes of 135 crore Indians are with them. He expressed confidence that the contingent is going to make the country proud.

The Minister said, it is important moment not only for the sportspersons but for the country also. He asked the players not to take stress and go with free mind.

Mr Thakur expressed confidence that, when they will participate in the tournament, they will be with their with full energy, full determination and full motivation.

Almost 127 Indian athletes have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, which is a record, overhauling the 117 that qualified for the Rio Olympics.