New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the remarkable achievement of Murali Sreeshankar, who clinched a bronze medal at the esteemed Paris Diamond League 2023, during the 102nd episode of his radio program “Mann Ki Baat.” The Prime Minister lauded the recent successes of Indian athletes on the international stage, emphasizing the growing presence and strength of Indian youth in various sports competitions.
Murali Sreeshankar’s stellar performance in the men’s long jump event earned him a well-deserved bronze medal at the Paris Diamond League. The talented athlete showcased his skills with an impressive leap of 8.09 meters, solidifying his position among the top competitors in the discipline.
“Friends, earlier there used to be a time when we used to come to know about international events, but, often there was no mention of Indian in them. But today, I’m just mentioning the successes of the past few weeks, even then the list becomes so long. This is the real strength of our youth. There are many such sports and competitions, where today, for the time, India is making her presence felt. For example, in a long jump, Sreeshankar Murali has won a bronze for the country in a prestigious event like the Paris Diamond League,” Said PM Modi in 102nd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
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