"Hope This Time We Will Bring More Medals From Asian Games": PT Usha

12.09.2023 - 08:19 sports.ndtv.com

Indian Olympics Association president PT Usha wants the Indian contingent at the Asian Games to perform well, without any pressure and expressed hope that they will win a lot of medals this time around for the nation.

The IOA, on Tuesday, unveiled the much-anticipated official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent that will compete at the forthcoming 2022 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.

IOA also conducted a glittering send-off ceremony which was attended by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, IOA President and legendary sprinter PT Usha along with other senior officials. "I want them (the Indian contingent) to perform well without any pressure.

I hope that they have prepared well. This time, a very big contingent is going to participate in the Asian Games. I hope this time we will bring more medals for our country," said Usha to ANI.

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