PM to invite contingent to Red Fort on Aug 15

August 04, 2021 04:49 am | Updated 04:49 am IST - New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will invite India's Olympic contingent to the Red Fort as special guests on August 15 when he will deliver his eighth straight independence day speech.

Official sources said Modi will also invite them to his residence for interaction.

India has been represented by a 228-strong contingent, including over 120 athletes, at the Olympics.

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