Nikhat Zareen gifts PM Narendra Modi boxing gloves, Hima Das gives traditional gamcha

14.08.2022 - 09:37 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Narendra Modi for their superlative showing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Nikhat Zareen gifting him her boxing gloves and sprinter Hima Das giving the traditional Assamese gamcha.

Modi, on Saturday, hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players. Read AlsoThe golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn.

The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze. "Honoured to gift the boxing gloves signed by all the pugilists to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi sir.

Thank you for this amazing opportunity. A great day spent with my fellow athletes who have made the country proud," Nikhat tweeted.

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