Run for Rio flagged off by PM Modi

Q.  Who flagged off the Run for Rio from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium India Gate to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in July 2016?
- Published on 01 Aug 16

a. President Pranab Mukherjee
b. PM Narendra Modi
c. Vice President Hamid Ansari
d. LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

ANSWER: PM Narendra Modi
 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the Run for Rio from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium India Gate to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi road.
  • Youth and children participated in the 5 km run to show the Rio bound athletes that the whole country is supporting them.
  • PM Narendra Modi also released an SAI publication on Indian Olympics Journey which carries interesting information regarding Olympic attainments and future plans.
  • India is sending its largest ever contingent of 119 athletes to participate in the Rio Games.

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