Indian envoy

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi: As the Paris Olympics came to a close, the Indian Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, reflected on the Games, government support, and facilities provided to the Indian contingent, noting what made the sporting extravaganza memorable and special.

He also highlighted how the Modi government extended ‘best of support’ to the Indian athletes as he listed some of the firsts, including equipping them with a full medical recovery unit.

Speaking exclusively with IANS, Jawed Ashraf said, “Everything was provided for in our camp, from best doctors, physicians, physiotherapists to sports psychologists, and sleep specialists. All these were provided by the government for the first time.”