Cuttack, Aug. 31 -- For Rasmita Sahoo, a 23-year-old canoeist from Odisha, Sunday brought a career-defining moment as she spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 125th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.

Sahoo, who won a gold medal in the women's 200-metre canoe singles at the country's first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, held at the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar, said the interaction was a proud moment for her, her family, and her village.

"I am a kayaking-canoeing player...I spoke with the Prime Minister. It felt great. I was surprised to be speaking with him. It was a proud moment for me, my coach, my family and my village...I am delighted to have spoken to him...We are sportspersons. We have to perform for t...