Walking and waiting in line for almost an hour, struggling to find a good seat to look at their “sculptures” – for NCC cadets, many of whom were schoolchildren, watching the 32 athletes from the Tokyo Olympics be the mainstay of freedom There was attraction. Day Celebrations at Red Fort. Some got lucky and managed to take selfies with the Olympians.
Unlike last year, school children were allowed to attend the event.
“I remember getting a call from our teacher about the invitation to my parents. I have attended this program before, but today was a different day. I saw marie como. Some of my friends also clicked pictures with other athletes. We also saw Modi ji and other ministers. It felt good,” said Jayesh, one of the NCC cadets.
This year, the athletes, their coaches and other members of the sports authority were provided a special block at the venue.
According to police, more than 500 NCC cadets were invited to the event. Many of them also participated in choir groups that sang patriotic songs. The children wore white polo shorts and orange hats.
Suraj Jain, who studies in a Delhi government school in Jasola Vihar, said, “We were sitting right behind the athletes. I was so excited. Though I didn’t have a phone, my friends and I took a selfie with Mary Kom and saw Mirabai Chanu pass by. My parents are also very excited…”
The children reached the venue at 6.20 am and were also provided a separate block.
Another student Mukul Tiwari said, “I loved looking at murals and paintings… They were beautiful. It was really hot, but I was excited when PM Modi walked down the ramparts. He walked over to us and waved at me. I also saw gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and tried to take a selfie but he was surrounded by a lot of soldiers. I’m still happy.”
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