Rio Olympics: Meeting Narendra Modi was motivating, hope to bring at least two to three medals, says P V Sindhu

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Indian athletes who will be representing the country in the forthcoming Olympics at Rio.

Athletes seemed elated while meeting the PM. After the meeting, ace Indian shuttler, PV Sindhu, said the meeting the PM ahead of the biggest multi-sporting event was motivating.

“Meeting PM Modi was motivating and encouraging, hope to bring at least 2 to 3 medals.” Sindhu told ANI.

Meeting PM Modi was motivating and encouraging, hope to bring at least 2 to 3 medals: P. V. Sindhu #RioOlympics pic.twitter.com/Yb8GE9g5F4 — ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2016

“For the 1st time PM is sending off a team, that itself is very motivating", stated Anju Bobby George.

For the 1st time PM is sending off a team, that itself is very motivating: Anju Bobby George #RioOlympics pic.twitter.com/Daz0RUngc0 — ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2016

Excited athletes also took selfies with the PM at the end of the programme.

Before the meet, ace Indian shooter, Abhinav Bindra had also expressed his delight by tweeting.

For the first time ever there is a send off by the @PMOIndia @narendramodi for the Olympic Team . What a great gesture , #respect. — Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) July 3, 2016