Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur today said sportspersons have the full support of the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their quest for sporting excellence. In an article in a newspaper, Mr Thakur wrote that Tokyo-2020 was an Olympics of many firsts for the country. He said, India won her first gold in athletics, the hockey team did wonders and there were successes in other sports such as discus throw, golf and fencing. He said, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, Khelo India and Fit India Campaign have laid the foundations for greater success.
Mr Thakur said, Prime Minister Modi is a person who is passionate about sports and willing to go the extra mile for India’s athletes. Before the Tokyo Games began, the Prime Minister held an extensive review meeting to take stock of India’s preparedness.
