'Show Appreciation': Rishabh Pant Urges The Fans to Rally Behind India's Paris Olympics Contenders

Paris Olympics is almost upon us and billions of Indian fans will be attentive towards the Indian Contingent as they head into the Games Village in Paris, France. The 117 Athletes will be eyeing a better finish than last time as the multi-sport event begins on July 26, 2024. Fans are rooting for all the athletes to aim for the highest, and a World Champion has come out to the support of the Indian contingent who will represent the country. Team India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has extended his will wishes and thoughts to the Indian athletes who will compete in this year's Paris Olympics.

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India Stumper Rishabh Pant Presents a Video Message for Paris-Bound Indian Olympic Athletes

Team India wicketkeeper-batter and T20 World Cup Champion, Rishabh Pant, has presented a video message in which he has sent his well wishes to the Indian athletes who will take part in the Paris Olympics. He captioned the video, ‘May the tricolor fly high at Paris Wishing our Indian Olympic athletes all the best for Paris 2024.’

"Hello India, let's come together and support our Indian Olympic athletes who've been working tirelessly throughout the years to make our country proud. Let's show our appreciation for their hard work as they shine on the biggest stage of the world," Pant said in the video shared on his social media platform X (Formerly Twitter).

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The Indian Cricketer's support has been strong, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also provided aid for India's contingent in Paris for the Olympics. Secretary Jay Shah announced the financial aid of ₹8.5 Cr. to the IOA in order to support the players representing the country.

India won seven medals at the Tokyo edition, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze, to clinch their best-ever record in the multi-sport event. The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will begin on July 26 and end on August 11. The 117 competitors from India will compete in 20 different sports in Paris.