PM Modi interacts with India's CWG contingent

New Delhi, July 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent bound for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 on Wednesday through video conferencing.

The interaction by the Prime Minister is a part of his continuous endeavour to motivate athletes ahead of their participation in major sporting events.

"On July 28 when Commonwealth Games begin in Birmingham, the same day International Chess Olympiad will commence in Tamil Nadu... so the coming days are important for Indian players to show their prowess to the world," PM Modi said.

"Play well with all your strengths, without stress. You must have heard the saying 'Koi Nahi Hai Takkar mei, Kyun Pade Ho Chakkar Mei', so play with the same attitude at Commonwealth Games," PM Modi told India's CWG 2022 squad.

Last year, Prime Minister interacted with the Indian athletes' contingent bound for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as well as the Indian para-athletes' contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Even during the sporting events, Prime Minister took a keen interest in the progress of the athletes. On many occasions, he personally rang up athletes to congratulate them on their success and sincere efforts, while motivating them to do better. Further, also upon their return to the country, the Prime Minister has also met and interacted with the contingent.

The CWG 2022 is scheduled to be held in Birmingham from 28th July till 08th August, 2022.

A total of 215 athletes, participating in 141 events across 19 sporting disciplines, will represent India in the CWG 2022.