'Going on for 150 years': PM Modi & Harmanpreet Take Dig at Britain, Whole Room Can't Stop Laughing

A debatable red card to one of the premier defenders of the team and being momentarily reduced to 9-men in a do-or-die game in the Paris Olympics, could not dampen the spirits of the Men's Hockey Team of India as the unit fought hard, and against all the odds scripted a famous win against Great Britain in the quarterfinal of the competition. The win took India to the semi-final, and eventually, the team finished on the podium, bringing back a Bronze medal. The victory over GB will go down as an integral part of India's successful run in Paris, which even delighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Upon the team's home arrival, PM Modi hosted the Hockey team along with other Olympics at his home. During the celebratory ceremony, PM interacted with the captain of the Men's Hockey Team, Harmanpreet Singh. Listening to "sarpanch saab's" tale about the victory against Great Britain, PM Modi could not refrain from taking a gentle swipe at Great Britain, highlighting India's longstanding history with Britain.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Takes a Savage Dig at Great Britain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left the room in splits with his quick wit on India's victory over Great Britain at the Paris Olympics. Narrating the story of the incredible victory over GB, captain Harmanpreet Singh told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that the adversity in the match brought the team together and against Great Britain, the team always enters with a tendency to do well. He also revealed that the contest often propels on-field spats, and the loggerheads have continued over a long haul.

Paying heed to what Harmanpreet Singh said, the Indian Prime Minister came up with a sarcastic reply on the rivalry between India and Great Britain, stating, "Vo 150 saal se chali aa rahi hai (The rivalry has been persistent from the last 150 years)." PM's comment left everyone present in the room chuckling. Here's the clip of the hilarious interaction.

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