PM Modi hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the Thomas Cup triumph of the Indian badminton team as one of the country’s finest sporting wins and invited the shuttlers to his residence on returning from Bangkok. The PM never forgets to applaud the achievements of athletes, and on Sunday, he promptly dialled the players to congratulate them on their stupendous success, thanked their parents for helping them develop into world beaters and doing the country proud with their exploits on the global stage. “You all have made it ... It is one of India’s finest sporting wins,” PM Modi said during the call.