Auckland, July 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday noted that sports have always been a strong bridge between India and New Zealand, and this year both countries are also marking a century of vibrant sporting ties

PM Modi's visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years, is the final leg of his three-nation tour, which also included Indonesia and Australia.

"Sports have always been a strong bridge between India and New Zealand. This year, we are also marking a century of vibrant sporting ties," PM Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi also highlighted the role of technology and creativity in transforming the future of sports and strengthening the relations between the two nations at the same time.

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