Prime Minister Modi Wishes Success to All Athletes of SACCC and 56th NCCC

56th National Cross Country Championship

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi congratulated Nagaland for hosting the South Asian Cross-Country Championship and 56th National Cross Country Championships, under the aegis of South Asian Athletics Federation and the Athletics Federation of India, at Kohima.

The PM said sports are an integral aspect of personality development and it helps in developing physical endurance and mental toughness, and it inculcates qualities of sportsmanship, team spirit, discipline, and hard work among youngsters.

Modi further added that the Central Government is trying to take sports in India to the pinnacle of success, by recognising the talents all across the country and giving them all the necessary support, from increasing the sports budget to enhancing encouragement and awards given to the players.

He also said that talents are emerging from the rural areas, backward classes, as well as the tribal society, are making the nation proud.

According to Modi, the South Asian Cross Country Championships and 56th National Cross Country Championships are an opportunity for national and international athletes to engage in healthy competition, as well as learn about each other’s nation, society, culture, and customs and will also strengthen bonds of friendship and brotherhood among sportspersons. The PM wished every participant success.

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