New Delhi: After deciding to form a task force to prepare for the next three Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked states to set up similar panels as “lot more” needs to be done to improve India’s performance in sports. During his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, he hailed the girl power as he referred to Rio medal winners—shuttler P V Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi. He lauded P Gopichand, ace badminton player and Sindhu’s coach, describing him as an example of a fine teacher. The prime minister asked state governments also to form such committees to see what could be done to improve performances in sports. Modi invited even individual citizens, with interest in sports, to write to him or the government.

Source: Mint August 28, 2016 15:56 UTC