‘I was in the wrong era, seeing lot of changes now’: Anju Bobby George lauds PM Modi, takes a dig at Congress govt
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New Delhi, Dec 26: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for celebrating sports, former athlete Anju Bobby George on Monday took a swipe at previous governments and said she was in the “wrong era”.
On the occasion of Christmas in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Christian community. Renowned Indian athlete Anju Bobby George was also present, delivering a brief speech and lauding Prime Minister Modi.
“Now, there is a vigorous discussion about sports in the country. ‘Khelo India, Fit India’ campaigns have created awareness among the masses. India has embraced fitness and is progressing in sports. Our athletes are performing well at the international level. In our time, there were only one or two athletes. Now, there are many players. This has happened because of your leadership. Women empowerment is not just a phrase now. Indian girls are dreaming. They know that their dream will come true. It is gratifying to know that we are preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. We have started preparations for the Olympics, and meetings are underway for that,” George said while praising the Modi government and its focus on building sports and guiding young athletes in their formative years.
Anju Bobby George scripted history at the 2003 Paris World Athletics Championship winning a bronze medal in the long jump and becoming the first Indian athlete to achieve this feat.
Speaking at a Christmas program organised at the PM’s residence, the former athlete said, “As a sportsperson, I was here for almost 25 years and I’m seeing a lot of changes. When I got India’s first global medal 20 years ago, even my department was not ready to give me a promotion… But after Neeraj (Chopra) got a medal, I have seen the changes…the way we are celebrating… I envy them because I was in the wrong era.”
On the occasion of Christmas in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Christian community. Renowned Indian athlete Anju Bobby George was also present, delivering a brief speech and lauding Prime Minister Modi.
Anju Bobby George said, “As an athlete, I have been witnessing everything for the past 25 years. I see significant changes compared to earlier times. After Neeraj Chopra won a medal, I saw considerable changes. The way we, you, and the entire India celebrated, made me quite envious. I feel I was in the wrong era for sports.”
This is what a retired athlete Anju Bobby George had to say about the transformation of Indian sports culture under Modi Govt
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“Now, there is a vigorous discussion about sports in the country. ‘Khelo India, Fit India’ campaigns have created awareness among the masses. India has embraced fitness and is progressing in sports. Our athletes are performing well at the international level. In our time, there were only one or two athletes. Now, there are many players. This has happened because of your leadership. Women empowerment is not just a phrase now. Indian girls are dreaming. They know that their dream will come true. It is gratifying to know that we are preparing to host the 2036 Olympics. We have started preparations for the Olympics, and meetings are underway for that,” George said while praising the Modi government and its focus on building sports and guiding young athletes in their formative years.
Anju Bobby George scripted history at the 2003 Paris World Athletics Championship winning a bronze medal in the long jump and becoming the first Indian athlete to achieve this feat.