Paddler Manika Batra believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the athletes going into the Tokyo Olympics is just the motivation they needed.

"Felt very nice when our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji interacted with all of us. It was a very good initiative and motivated all the athletes. With the Olympics coming up, this is all we needed as we are nervous and under pressure. I am really thankful to our PM for interacting with all of us. I would also want to thank the Indian government and I will look to give my best for our country," she told ANI.