PM Modi reaches Mumbai to inaugurate International Olympic Committee session

Updated On: 14 October, 2023 06:39 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mumbai where he will address the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session at the Jio World Centre on Saturday (Pics/Eknath Shinde`s Team)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mumbai where he will address the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session at the Jio World Centre on Saturday (Pics/Eknath Shinde`s Team)

<p>Earlier, PM Modi on Twitter wrote: "Leaving for Mumbai, where I will be addressing the 141st IOC Session. India is delighted to host this prestigious gathering, which will deepen our connect with the Olympics movement"</p>

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Earlier, PM Modi on Twitter wrote: "Leaving for Mumbai, where I will be addressing the 141st IOC Session. India is delighted to host this prestigious gathering, which will deepen our connect with the Olympics movement"

<p>The IOC session serves as a key meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic games are made at the IOC Sessions</p>

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The IOC session serves as a key meeting of the members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Important decisions regarding the future of the Olympic games are made at the IOC Sessions

<p>India is hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a gap of about 40 years. The IOC`s 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983, read a press release from the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO)</p>

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India is hosting the IOC session for the second time and after a gap of about 40 years. The IOC`s 86th session was held in New Delhi in 1983, read a press release from the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO)

<p>The session will also be attended by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach and other members of the IOC, along with prominent Indian sports personalities and representatives from various sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association</p>

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The session will also be attended by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach and other members of the IOC, along with prominent Indian sports personalities and representatives from various sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association

<p>Notably during a press conference on Friday, IOC President Thomas Bach said that cricket will be added to the 2028 Olympics since it is getting more popular all over the world. Bach also added that the current Cricket World Cup is being held in India successfully</p>

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Notably during a press conference on Friday, IOC President Thomas Bach said that cricket will be added to the 2028 Olympics since it is getting more popular all over the world. Bach also added that the current Cricket World Cup is being held in India successfully

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