'This is how India projects its athletes': Pakistani journalist slams his govt after PM Modi consoles Indian wrestler

Noticing the athlete's disappointment from a video, PM Modi stepped in to console and encourage her, and soon his response went viral.
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Screengrab of the tweets

New Delhi: A Pakistani journalist slammed his own government and its leaders after seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture towards a heartbroken Indian athlete, who had won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
In the semi-finals of the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Gehlot fought hard but could not win the bout.
Later, a teary-eyed Gehlot told reporters that she ardently wanted the Indian national anthem to be played after her victory in the event but she could only secure a bronze.
Noticing the athlete's disappointment from a video, PM Modi stepped in to console and encourage her.
" Pooja, your medal calls for celebrations, not an apology. Your life journey motivates us, your success gladdens us. You are destined for great things ahead...keep shining!" the prime minister said in a post.
The reply soon went viral as many others also posted encouraging words for the emotional athlete. Many more, however, praised Modi's supportive gesture.
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One of the first reactions came from Pakistani journalist Shiraz Hassan who compared Modi's style with the attitude of leaders from the neighbouring country.
"This is how India projects their athletes. Pooja Gehlot won bronze and expressed sorrow as she was unable to win the Gold medal, and PM Modi responded to her. Ever saw such message from Pakistan PM or President? Do they even know that Pakistani athletes are winning medals" Hassan tweeted?
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