Narendra Modi wishes Indian Olympic contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished the Indian contingent for giving their best at the Rio Olympics and also congratulated the host nation Brazil for hosting a memorable Games.

"Want to specially wish the Indian contingent at #Rio2016. Every athlete gave his or her best," he wrote on his twitter handle.

"Special gratitude to the host nation, Brazil for hosting people from across the world & organising a memorable #OlympicGames."

"Spectacular #ClosingCeremony for #Rio2016. I congratulate all athletes who took part in the games. @Olympics," he added.

Star shuttler P V Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik won a silver and a bronze as India returned with two medals from the Rio Olympics.

(With agency inputs)