ఇటీవ‌లే ముగిసిన ఫీఫా అండ‌ర్- 17 వ‌ర‌ల్డ్ క‌ప్ లో ఆడిన భార‌తీయ జ‌ట్టు స‌భ్యుల‌తో ప్రధాన మంత్రి శ్రీ నరేంద్ర మోదీ ఈ రోజు స‌మావేశ‌మ‌య్యారు.
ఈ సంద‌ర్భంగా క్రీడాకారులు ఫీఫా టోర్నమెంట్ లో భాగంగా మైదానం లోప‌ల మ‌రియు మైదానానికి వెలుప‌ల తాము గ‌డించిన అనుభ‌వాన్ని, తెలుసుకున్న విష‌యాల‌ను ప్రధాన మంత్రి దృష్టికి తీసుకు వ‌చ్చారు.
టోర్నమెంట్ ప‌ర్య‌వ‌సానం ప‌ట్ల నిరుత్సాహం చెంద‌వ‌ద్ద‌ని, దీనిని నేర్చుకొనేందుకు ఒక అవ‌కాశంగా ప‌రిగ‌ణించాలంటూ ప్రధాన మంత్రి ఆట‌గాళ్ళ‌లో ఉత్సాహాన్ని నింపారు. ఉత్సాహంతో, స్ఫూర్తితో పోటీ ప‌డ‌డం విజ‌య ప‌థంలో ఒక‌టో అడుగు అని ఆయ‌న చెప్పారు.
ఫుట్ బాల్ లో భార‌తదేశం ఎంతో సాధించ‌వ‌చ్చ‌ని ప్రధాన మంత్రి అన్నారు. క్రీడ‌లు వ్య‌క్తిత్వాన్ని అభివృద్ధి ప‌ర‌చుకోవ‌డంలో, విశ్వాసాన్ని పెంపొందించుకోవ‌డంలో, ఇంకా వ్య‌క్తి స‌ర్వ‌తోముఖ పురోగ‌తిలో తోడ్ప‌డుతాయ‌ని కూడా ఆయ‌న పేర్కొన్నారు.
యువ‌జ‌న వ్య‌వ‌హారాలు మ‌రియు క్రీడ‌ల శాఖ స‌హాయ మంత్రి (స్వ‌తంత్ర బాధ్య‌త) శ్రీ క‌ర్న‌ల్ రాజ్య‌వ‌ర్ధ‌న్ సింగ్ రాఠౌడ్ ఈ కార్య‌క్ర‌మంలో పాల్గొన్నారు.
Had an excellent interaction with the Indian Team that participated in the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in India recently. https://t.co/aqzvNr1gCe pic.twitter.com/FxJUm7jX1w
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Ace defender Jitendra Singh has a rich experience of almost 40 international matches. Was happy to meet this youngster today. pic.twitter.com/T6vko6OQTE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Hailing from Manipur, Khumanthem Ninthoinganba Meetei is a promising midfielder who has been playing since 2012. pic.twitter.com/nrXmjj7xOP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
The talented Abhijit Sarkar has made India proud. He has represented the nation in many matches, including at the U-14 AFC Qualifier, Iran 2013. pic.twitter.com/zdD3IRFraz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Happy to have met Manipur’s Wangjam Suresh Singh. He has played for India many times, including at the U-16 AFC Qualifiers Iran 2015 and AFC U-16 Championship, Goa. pic.twitter.com/V7u5KeoW6j
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Delighted to interact with Komal Thatal, the stupendous midfielder who hails from Sikkim. He has played over 30 games for India. pic.twitter.com/nG5R6e9len
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Youngsters like Boris Singh Thangjam bring tremendous pride for India. He pursued his passion for football and is a remarkable athlete. pic.twitter.com/bR0LMaeYh6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Prabsukhan Singh Gill gave his trials in 2014, after which he was selected to play for several tournaments including the AFC U-14 Festival 2014, AFC U-16 Championship, Goa in 2016 and SAFF U-16 Championship, Goa. Spent time with him this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/8Hmj0RjSRQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Sanjeev Stalin’s football talent was spotted during a friendly match in Goa & Subroto Cup, 2014. After that, there has been no looking back for the youngster, who played for India at AFC U-14 Festival, Tajikistan 2015, AFC U-16 Qualifiers, Iran 2015 & AFC U-16 Championship, Goa. pic.twitter.com/70L5trecoA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Interacted with Kiyam Amarjit Singh. This midfielder hails from Manipur and is extremely passionate about football. pic.twitter.com/2q1DWVL9H1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Many teams fail to score against India because of the formidable presence of Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem. He has played 50 matches for India. pic.twitter.com/nDU5CAtAJA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Spoke to Lalengmawia on a wide range of issues. This bright youngster belongs to Mizoram and is extremely dedicated towards his game. pic.twitter.com/elTV01BVrc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
My friend Rahim Ali from West Bengal is making a mark as a striker. He made India proud at the SAFF U-16 Championship. pic.twitter.com/eLKt51hTRU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Lovely interaction with Anwar Ali. This youngster belongs to Punjab and has represented India at the U-14 AFC Qualifier, Iran 2013. pic.twitter.com/QWZPwOzEcQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Mohammad Shahjahan’s commitment towards football is admirable. Was glad to have interacted with this youngster from Manipur today. pic.twitter.com/mJgQXGgphq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Jeakson Singh Thounaojam’s name will be remembered in the history of Indian football forever! This youngster from Manipur became the first Indian to score a goal in a FIFA U-17 World Cup. Proud of him. pic.twitter.com/V9HHJsQLcW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
A picture of my meeting with Nongdamba Naorem, a talented football player from Manipur. pic.twitter.com/YBahzm0B9K
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Rahul Kannoly Praveen and I had a great discussion! His love for football is commendable. Best wishes to him. pic.twitter.com/nkbDl3HLS9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Aniket Anil Jadhav, who belongs to Maharashtra has distinguished himself as a good striker. He has been playing regularly since 2015. pic.twitter.com/DmXozDr3Hs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
Interacted with Hendry Antonay, who belongs to Karnataka. I admire his commitment towards football. pic.twitter.com/GLhi9jG7vN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
These bright youngsters displayed tremendous grit and determination through the FIFA U-17 World Cup. I am happy to see football becoming more popular among India's youth.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2017
