Virat Kohli Rallies Indian Support for Olympic Athletes

Virat Kohli calls on Indians to support their athletes as they head to the Paris Olympics, highlighting India's transformation and potential to excel. Featuring athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Nishant Dev, he emphasizes the nation's shift from old stereotypes to a global sporting power.

Indian cricket's reigning superstar Virat Kohli has called on the nation to rally behind its Olympic-bound athletes, urging fans to support them as they strive for podium finishes at the upcoming Paris Games starting July 26.

In a social media video featuring athletes like javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nishant Dev, Kohli stressed the urgency of India's emergence as a global sporting powerhouse. Reflecting on the country's evolution from old stereotypes to being known for democracy, tech innovation, cricket, and Bollywood, Kohli declared that the next big achievement for India would be clinching more medals on the Olympic stage.

Addressing Indian sports fans, Kohli called for collective support for the 118-strong contingent aiming to surpass the previous best performance of seven medals from the Tokyo Games. He painted a vivid picture of the entire country cheering, fueled by the athletes' determination to proudly wave the Tiranga. Kohli's message, articulated from London amid his break after a T20 World Cup victory, resonates as Indian sports figures continue their preparations for Paris from training bases worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)