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PRESIDENT MEETS SPORTPERSONS WHO BROUGHT GLORY TO THE COUNTRY

Newdelhi:8/12/23:A group of sportspersons met the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 8, 2023). They are at Rashtrapati Bhavan under the programme ‘The President with People’. The aim of meeting was to establish a deeper connect with the sportspersons and acknowledge their valuable contributions.

During the interaction with the sportspersons, the President said that they have brought glory to the nation through their exemplary performances at the international stage. Their dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to excellence have not only showcased their individual prowess but have collectively elevated the name of India in the world of sports. She said that at the recently held Asian Games and Para Asian Games, their extraordinary efforts resulted in a staggering 107 and 111 medals, respectively. This remarkable achievement not only speaks volumes about their talent but also exemplifies their indomitable spirit.

The President said that their journey is not just about personal victories; it is about giving wings to the dreams of all Indians. She urged them to always remember that they are not just athletes; they are ambassadors of our culture, values, and the spirit of a billion people. She said that in a few months, the world will turn its attention to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics in 2024, and eyes of all Indians will be fixed on our sportspersons. We count on their skill, dedication, and sportsmanship to bring joy and pride to our nation.

 

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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