The big tournament of the entire year, the Paris Olympics 2024, is going to be held from July 26 as Indian athletes head out with a billion aspirations resting on their shoulders. As part of the run-up to this mega event, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has sent best wishes to the men and women who will represent India at the event for their success.
He shared a video on his official X account in which Kohli expressed his best wishes while sharing his thoughts on India’s evolving global image.
Reflecting on past perceptions, he said, “There was a time when the world recognized India as a country of snake charmers and elephants; it is not so now. Today we are the biggest democracy in the world and an information technology hub. We are the land of cricket and Bollywood, of start-up unicorns, and of a rapidly growing economy. The next Big Thing for this great country is going to be more and more gold, silver, and bronze medals.”
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He said it is through sports that the storyline of India is changing across the world. He felt elated about perhaps what the country is doing, and at the same time, very hopeful for the future—but winning some medals in the Olympics would further raise India’s standing in the world.
From dreams to medals.🏅
It’s time to back our athletes as they step foot into Paris!✊🏼🇮🇳@IIS_Vijayanagar @StayWrogn #JaiHind #WeAreTeamIndia #Paris2024 #RoadToParis2024 #StayWrogn pic.twitter.com/pbi7TYWjsN— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 15, 2024
In addition to this, Virat Kohli also mentioned the kind of support that the Indian athletes will receive from fans across the country during the Olympics. He envisioned an integrated India, cheering for its representatives with much passion and optimism.
“Our brothers and sisters have gone to Paris and are hungry for medals. Billions of us will watch them, nervous and excited. Our athletes will strut their feet on the track, field and in the ring. Every mohalla, every nook of India will hear the chants of ‘India, India, India’ resounding,” said Kohli in a passionate response.
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He does echo the collective feelings of anticipation and excitement of the Indian people as a whole and underlines that this would want them all to participate. With the countdown for the Paris Olympics gained momentum, Kohli’s words became a clarion call to the country to rally together and assist its athletes in their quest for glory.
