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On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, PM Modi gave a speech of more than 100 minutes. During this, he discussed every important topic. He counted the achievements of his government and also presented the roadmap for the coming years to the country. During this, he talked about being positive and optimistic for developed India and prosperity of the country. He praised the performance of Indian athletes in the Olympics and also expressed hope of hosting the 2036 Olympics.
PM Modi said that India hosted the meeting of G-20 countries. More than 200 programs were organized. This has proved one thing that India has the capability to host the biggest events. India has no match in hosting events in the whole world. In such a situation, India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympics.
Invitation to Olympic team in Independence Day celebrations
PM Modi hoisted the flag at the Red Fort for the 11th time. During this, 6000 special guests were present. This also included players who were part of India's Olympic team. Apart from this, students benefiting from Atal Innovation Mission and PM Shri (Prime Minister School for Rising India) scheme and volunteers of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) and National Service Scheme participated in the program under 'Meri Maati Mera Desh'. The guests also included tribal artisans / forest property development members and tribal entrepreneurs funded by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation. Apart from this, beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Pak Bima Yojana and representatives of farmer producer organizations were also present at the Red Fort.
India's performance in 2024 Olympics
A contingent of 117 Indian athletes participated in the Olympics 2024 at the Paris Olympics. The Indian contingent finished 71st in the medal tally with six medals, including one silver medal and five bronze medals. Manu Bhaker won the first medal for India at the Games, winning a bronze medal and becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in Olympic shooting. She then created history by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in the same Olympic edition with a bronze medal in the mixed team 10m air pistol with Sarabjot Singh. Her medal with Sarabjot was also the country's first team medal in shooting.
Swapnil Kusale won his third medal in shooting, India's most medals in the sport at a single Olympics. This was India's first medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions. The Indian men's hockey team repeated their Tokyo 2020 success by winning bronze in Paris. Neeraj Chopra continued his Olympic legacy by winning silver in javelin throw and becoming India's most successful individual Olympian. Aman Sehrawat added his name to the medal tally by becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist by winning bronze in wrestling.