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Boxer's Map Protest Wins PM Modi's Praise
10 Aug
Summary
- Lovlina Borgohain was praised by PM Modi for correcting a distorted Indian map.
- Athletes shared emotional Commonwealth Games journeys with the Prime Minister.
- PM Modi highlighted athletes' medals as key inspiration for new generations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Indian athletes who excelled at the Commonwealth Games, commending their achievements and personal stories.
During the interaction, Modi specifically praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for confronting a restaurant over a distorted Indian map. Borgohain, who won silver, explained her polite intervention led to the map's correction, an act Modi deemed highly memorable and significant.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu also shared an emotional account of her journey to a gold medal. She described the profound emotion behind her tears on the podium, stemming from past Olympic disappointments and four years of battling injuries and personal challenges.
Boxer Narender Berwal recounted a humorous incident with a Pakistani boxer at the 2015 World Military Games, highlighting lighter moments shared amongst athletes.
Modi concluded by underscoring the inspirational power of athletes' medals, stating they significantly motivate the public and foster a new generation of sports enthusiasts more effectively than any policy.
