PM Modi told cricketer Mithali Raj, his story is an inspiration

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian women’s team for ODI captain Mithali Raj, who recently became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in formats, saying that her success story was not only for women but also for male cricketers There is also inspiration for this. “Mithali Raj of the Indian cricket team has recently become the first Indian woman cricketer to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Many congratulations to her on this achievement. She is the first woman cricketer to score 7,000 runs in ODIs. Women. His contribution to cricket is fantastic., “PM Modi said during the 75th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

“He has inspired many through his two-decade long career. His story of hard work and success is an inspiration not only to women but also to men’s cricketers.”

Mithali reached historic figures on March 12 during a match against South African women. Two days later, she became the first female cricketer to complete 7,000 runs in ODIs by putting on another feather.

PM Modi also spoke about the success of Indian shooters in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup rifle / pistol / shotgun. India currently tops the medal table with 28 medals, including 13 gold.

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The Prime Minister also highlighted the achievement of India’s badminton star PV Sindhu, who finished runner-up at the Swiss Open earlier this month.

“It is interesting that in the month of March when we celebrate Women’s Day, many women athletes won medals and set records. In the ISSF World Cup, being held in New Delhi, India topped the gold medal table. The medal. Also in the table, India is at the top. This was made possible by the outstanding performance of the Indian men’s and women’s shooters. In addition, PV Sindhu won the silver medal in the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 tournament.