PM Modi hosts CWG 2022 contingent, hails historic performance

Aug 13, 2022

New Delhi August 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 13 hosted the Commonwealth Games 2022 contingent at his official residence in Delhi. PM lauded the performance of India at the CWG 2022 and Chess Olympiad.Interacting with the athletes, PM Modi said, “I am happy that all of you have taken time out of your schedule to come to meet me at my residence as members of the family. I, just like all other Indians, feel proud to be talking to you. I welcome you all.” “Matter of pride that with your hard work and inspiring achievement, the country is entering ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’. In the past few weeks, the nation recorded two major achievements in field of sports. Besides historic performance in CWG, for the first time, country hosted Chess Olympiad,” he added.He further said, “The country not only successfully hosted (Chess Olympiad) but continuing its rich tradition in Chess, gave its best performance. I also congratulate all players who participated and those who won medal at the Chess Olympiad.”