Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:06am on 15 Aug 2024,Thursday India
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to host the 2036 Olympics. Speaking from the Red Fort, Modi emphasized the country’s readiness, citing successful events like the G20 Summit as proof of its capabilities. Competing with nations such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, India is positioning Ahmedabad as a potential host city. Modi also congratulated Indian athletes for their performance at the Paris Olympics, where India won six medals. He extended best wishes to the Indian Paralympic team set to compete in Paris later this month.
