Journalism of Courage
Real life and Archer partners Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das leaving for breakfast at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Monday (Source: SAI/Twitter)
PM Modi hosted the Olympic-returned Indian athletes for breakfast at his residence, a day after lauding their memorable performance at the Tokyo Games from the ramparts of the Red Fort. (Source: MYAS/Twitter)
Indian athletes returned from Tokyo with a haul of seven medals, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold in track and field. It was the country's best ever show at the Olympics.(Source: MYAS/Twitter)
Modi, who had applauded the Indian athletes' tremendous show during the 75th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort on Sunday, was seen talking to Chopra and bronze medallist PV Sindhu, who become only the second Indian and first woman to win two Olympic medals. The shuttler had also brought with her the silver medal she had won at Rio five years ago. (Source: MYAS/Twitter)
PM Modi with India men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh. The Indian men hockey team won a bronze after 41 years. (Source: MYAS/Twitter)
The members of the India men's hockey team also chatted with the PM, who was seen examining a hockey stick. (Source: MYAS/Twitter)
Also, present was the wrestling contingent, which returned from the Olympics with two medals. Ravi Dahiya won a silver and Bajrang Punia a bronze medal. (Source: Bajrang Punia/Twitter)
Vinesh Phogat who has been suspended by the WFI for indiscipline was also present along with young Anshu Malik, Seema Bisla and coach Jagmander Singh. (Source: MYAS/Twitter)
The other medallist included weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who opened India's account at the Games on the first day competitions with a silver medal..(Source: SAI/Twitter)
...and bronze winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain. (Source: PTI)
Silver medal winners Mirabai and Ravi along with other Tokyo Olympics participants at the historic Red Fort, during the 75th Independence Day function, in New Delhi (Source: PTI)
Neeraj arriving for the Independence Day celebrations. (Source: AP)
"The young generation made India proud at the Olympics. Those athletes are present here today," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said and then requested everyone assembled at the function and people across the country to applaud the achievers of the Tokyo Games. "We can be proud of the fact they have not only won our hearts but inspired the youth of this country," Modi said. (Source: PTI)
Neeraj tweeted later, "It was an honour to attend the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort today. As an athlete and a soldier, my heart is full of emotion when I see the national flag flying high. Jai Hind." (Source: PTI)
Neeraj with Chanu at the Red fort (Source: PTI)
Neeraj Chopra obliges a fan with selfies after the 75th Independence Day function (Source: PTI)
Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh poses in front of the Red Fort (Source: Manpreet/Twitter)
India veteran hockey keeper Sreejesh (Source: SAI/Twitter)
Indian men hockey team player Mandeep Singh said on Twitter, "Special day to remember, witnessed the best Independence Day celebration."(Source: Mandeep/Twitter)
The Olympians leaving after the Independence Day function (Source: PTI)
On Saturday, the Olympians were hosted for High Tea by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (Source: President of India/Twitter)
The President interacted with the men hockey team that won India their 12th Olympic medal in hockey (Source: President of India/Twitter)
The women's hockey team that exceeded all expectation by reaching its maiden Olympic semifinal was also present alongside the boxing, shooting and athletics contingents. (Source: President of India/Twitter)
Neeraj with hockey captain Rani Rampal (Source: SAI/Twitter)
The men who reminded India that hockey is their national sport (Source: SAI/Twitter)
