The Sports Ministry will launch short films encapsulating the journeys of the Tokyo-bound Indian athletes on Thursday to mark 50 days to the Summer Games.
The films, charting the journey from the early days to the Olympic participation of the prominent sportspersons, will be launched on Doordarshan. It will be shown everyday in the run up to the Tokyo Olympics that is slated to begin on July 23.
“Our athletes are our national assets. They put in years of focussed hardwork, often at the cost of their personal lives, to bring glory to the country. These films are an ode to their unwavering hard work and dedication to their game,” Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said in a release.
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