CWG: When the PM asked David Beckham- Where do you get motivation from?

CWG: The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG 2022) are just a few days away from its start. In this prestigious tournament, India has sent a large contingent of 215 players. Cheering the Indian sportspersons who are going to participate in the prestigious Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged them to play fiercely without any stress, saying they should play with the intention of giving the country the gift of the best performance in the 75th year of independence. The PM interacted with the players through video conferencing and encouraged them.

David Beckham comes from the Andamans, representing India in cycling. The PM asked this player how do you motivate yourself? To this Beckham said that his friends are very motivated for it. David lauded the PM and said, “I am glad that you had mentioned me in Mann Ki Baat and told about Andaman and Nicobar. The PM saluted David’s family and praised them.

“To the players who are entering a big international tournament for the first time, I will say that the ground has changed, not your mood, not your stubbornness. Speaking to steeplechase player Avinash Sable, weightlifter Achint Shiule, badminton player Tissa Jolly, hockey player Salima Tete, para athlete Sharmila and cyclist David Beckham on the occasion, the Prime Minister spoke to them and listened to their experiences.

The Prime Minister said the aim is to see the tricolour waving, to hear the tune of the national anthem being played. So don’t take the pressure, leave an impact with good and strong play.

PM Modi wished the players a very happy victory and said that you should bring laurels to the country in your game. The PM also said that when you return victorious, I invite all of you to come to my house from now on.

The PRIME Minister said that we have a confluence of experience as well as new energy. There is a 14-year-old in this team. There are many female athletes aged 16. All of them are going to brighten up the name of our country. Young players like you are proving that the corner of India is full of sporting talent. The PM said that there will be no defeat in the face of any challenge. Stay dedicated to your goal.