Sports News Live Updates: Indian Olympic contingent set for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort – The Times of India

Sports News Live Updates: The Indian Olympic contingent is set for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort. President Droupadi Murmu met the Indian Olympic contingent on Wednesday and congratulated the players for their performance at the recently-concluded Paris Games. Addressing the players, Murmu said they are a source of inspiration for all the youth of the country, especially the young players. Among those present were shooter Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games. She earned bronze in both the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event, alongside Sarabjot Singh, who was also in attendance. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, along with captain Harmanpreet Singh and several members of the bronze-medal-winning men’s hockey team, also attended the event. Wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who claimed bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle on his Olympic debut, shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won the bronze medal in the 50-meter rifle three positions, shuttler Lakshya Sen, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who finished a commendable fourth, were also present.