Prime Minister Modi hosted the entire Indian contingent which had travelled to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games 2022 at his residence. Congratulating the athletes for their exceptional display, PM Modi said Indian sports had entered its 'golden era'. As PM felicitated the medallists, the athletes showed their token of appreciation by presenting him gifts. While world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen gifted PM Modi her boxing gloves, Indian sprinter Hima Das gave the traditional Assamese gamcha. Many other athletes like weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, shuttler Lakshya Sen, and para table tennis champ Bhavina Patel also took to social media to express their gratitude towards the kind gesture from PM Modi.
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