NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted the National Sports awardees, including Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and bronze winner Sakshi Malik, at his 7 Race Course Road residence here.The PM greeted the athletes on the eve of the National Sports Day. It was a pleasure talking to him and I felt very happy," said Sindhu after meeting the PM.Talking about her Olympic glory, she said, "It is great feeling to have won an Olympic medal. I am really thankful to the government as they have been very supportive and also to the sponsors. "Asked if the feeling of winning an Olympic medal has sunk in, Sakshi said: "I couldn't believe it when I was in Rio. "The 23-year-old Sakshi, who was sporting a 'Rio 2016' pendent, said it was gifted to her by Gopichand's sister in Hyderabad earlier in the day.Sports minister Vijay Goel, who was also present on the occasion, said, "All the Khel Ratna awardees, Arjuna awardees, Dhayanchand awardees, Dronacharya awardees, Tenzing Norgay awardees met the Prime Minister today and it also included the two medallists from the Rio Olympics -- PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik."

Source: Times of India August 28, 2016 15:00 UTC