PM Modi's warm wishes to Indian contingent at CWG
PM Modi's warm wishes to Indian contingent at CWG
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished luck to the Indian contingent vying for medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The prestigious multi-sport event's opening ceremony will be held at the Carrara Stadium following day. 

Prime Minister Modi tweeted. as "All the best to the athletes representing India at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games! Our sportspersons have worked tremendously hard and the Games will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent. Every Indian is cheering for our contingent. #GC2018 @GC2018,". 

India has sent 227 Indian athletes to represent the country at the Games. The contingent at the ceremony will be led by flag-bearer P V Sindhu, the Rio Olympic silver medallist.

The 21st edition of the Games is the biggest ever in its history. More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories will be vying for 275 gold medals at the multi-sport event.

The Games will continue for 12 days in Australia with para-athletes also included in the same schedule. India has sent a 227-member strong contingent for the Games and ace badminton player PV Sindhu was the flag-bearer for India at the opening ceremony. The entire 227-member contingent of India will not be present at the opening ceremony, however, as some athletes have their events scheduled towards the end of the Games.

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