As it happened: PM Narendra Modi eyes one athlete from every district for 2020 games

New Delhi: With the Rio Olympics just days away, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi to flag off the #RunForRio program, with 20,000 students taking part in the run.

Updates from the event:

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes luck to all athletes #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/YOieOLxqUC — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

When the 2020 games take place, let every district affirm that one athlete from our district will represent India at those games: PM Modi — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

Our athletes will win hearts the of the world and will show the world what India is about, I am sure about it: PM pic.twitter.com/Ma5LtCqPs6

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

Is baar 119, agli baar 200 se zyada khilaadiyon ke pohuchne ka sankalp hum aaj hi karlete hain: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/yMrBa3iwzr — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

PM Narendra Modi to flag off 'Run for Rio' in Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, shortly. pic.twitter.com/BukShXpfXD — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, will flag off 'Run for Rio' shortly pic.twitter.com/oJcgr2uIqJ — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

Every player has worked hard to get here. They will surely give their best: PM Modi #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/AP1G8ZGUDZ — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016