AGARTALA, Aug 29 (TIWN): The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi met the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee of 2016, including Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and Jitu Rai together met Modi  in New Delhi on Sunday. The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C), Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Vijay Goel was also present.

Dipa's coach Bisheshwar Nandi has been selected for the Dronacharya award along with Indian cricket team's Test skipper Virat Kohli's coach Raj Kumar Sharma, athletics coach Nagapuri Ramesh and boxing coach Sagar Mal Dhayal.

"Delighted to meet you (Pvsindhu1). Every Indian is so proud of what you accomplished."

"Congrats @DipaKarmakar. You have won the nation's hearts."

"You are an inspiration for so many people @SakshiMalik. Keep making us proud with your achievements."

"Meeting the skilled, talented and determined JituRai was wonderful. Best wishes for his future endeavours," PM Modi added.