Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted the Indian contingent that recently returned from the Paris Olympics, where they secured six medals—India's second-best performance in the Summer Games—at his official residence in New Delhi. Shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, was seen explaining to Prime Minister Modi about the pistol that helped her win two bronze medals. The hockey team also gave Modi a signed jersey as they posed for photographs together. PM Modi said the government of India will continue to support sports and ensure that a top-quality sporting infrastructure is built. Dig Deeper
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