Archive · 1 Sep 2025
PM Modi Praises Canoeist Rashmita Sahu After Wins at Festival
Imagine a sports festival at a beautiful lake where people compete in water sports.
Rashmita Sahu, a canoeist from Odisha, did an amazing job!
She won two gold medals!
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was so impressed that he called her during his radio show, ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
They talked about her win.
Modi congratulated her and asked about her experience.
Rashmita was very happy.
The Chief Minister of Odisha also mentioned this in his address, showing how proud everyone is.
Rashmita's father also got a shout out from Modi.
PM Modi lauded Odisha canoeist Rashmita Sahu in ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Rashmita won two gold medals at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
Modi called Rashmita during the radio program to congratulate her.
Rashmita said she has won 41 medals in total.
Odisha's Chief Minister also acknowledged Rashmita's achievement.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and canoeist Rashmita Sahu.
- What
- PM Modi lauded Rashmita Sahu for winning gold medals at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, during his radio program.
- When
- During the 125th edition of the radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday.
- Where
- Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To congratulate Rashmita Sahu and acknowledge her achievements in canoeing.
- Athlete
- Rashmita Sahu
- Sport
- Canoeing
- Event
- Khelo India Water Sports Festival
- Location
- Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Medals Won
- Two Gold Medals
- Event Details
- 200-meter singles and 500-meter doubles
- Total Medals
- 41 (13 Gold)