PM Modi To Host Indian Olympic Contingent During 78th Independence Day Celebrations At Red Fort

India is gearing up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day with a grand celebration led by the nation's honourary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 

The Indian Contingent has returned home after their exploits in the Paris Olympics and it has been revealed that the entire contingent has been invited as special guests during the independence day celebrations at Red Fort. 

PM Modi to host India's Olympic Contingent  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on the Independence Day on Thursday as he will be leading the celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi. 

It has been confirmed that the entire Indian Contingent from the Olympics has been invited as special guest in the ceremony at Red Fort. Post the ceremony at Red Fort it has been reported that PM Modi will meet with the Indian Olympic Contingent at his residence after the ceremony. 

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India's Paris Athletes meet President

Ahead of meeting with the Prime Minister on Independence Day, the Olympic Contingent were greeted by the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14th August, 2024. 

Droupadi Murmu honoured the athletes for their performance at the Paris Games and told them the entire nation was proud of their achievement. 

“I welcome you all at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. I want to congratulate all the players for their wonderful performance at the Paris Olympics 2024. For me, all of you are Gold medallist. We are all proud of you. You are a great source of inspiration,” said Droupadi Murmu on Indian Olympic Contingent. 

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India's performance at Paris Olympics

Expectations were really high from India heading into the Paris Olympics as they aimed to win at least 10 medals. However, India managed to win only 6 medals at the Paris Olympics and failed to win a single Gold medal.  

India's medal tally could go up to seven if the CAS rules in favour of Vinesh Phogat. Given India's failure to win a Gold medal, the nation finished a lowly 71st in the medal tally at Paris Olympics.