Prime Minister Modi told Bhavani that wins and losses are a part of life and that the country is very proud of her. Bhavani on Monday became India's first fencing player to win a match at the Olympics but lost the round of 32 match hours later.   

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 26, 2021) told CA Bhavani Devi, India's first-ever fencer in the Olympics, that the country is very proud of her contributions. Prime Minister Modi's words of encouragement came after Bhavani Devi lost to the world number three in Tokyo Olympics 2020.

The 27-year-old wrote, "Big Day. It was Excitement & Emotional. I won the First Match 15/3 against Nadia Azizi and become the First INDIAN Fencing Player to win a Match at Olympic but 2nd Match I lost 7/15 against world top 3 player Manon Brunet. I did my level best but couldn't win. I am sorry"

In reply, the Prime Minister told her that she gave her best and that is all that counts. 

"Wins and losses are a part of life. India is very proud of your contributions. You are an inspiration for our citizens," PM Modi tweeted. 

Replying to Modi's tweet, Devi said, "When your inspiration icon calls you an inspiration, what better day I can ask for? Your words motivated me, PM Narendra Modi."

She added, "You stood by me even at losing the match, this gesture and leadership has given me the boost and confidence to work hard and win upcoming matches for India."