India, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted members of the Indian contingent who returned with medals from the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. He congratulated the athletes for their performances and said their success could inspire an entire new generation to take up sport.

Clips of the interaction were released on Monday, with Modi recalling that athletes have been among the most frequent visitors to his residence since he became Prime Minister. He praised their sustained efforts to achieve success for India on the international stage.

"I have been in this house for about 12 to 13 years now. If there is anyone I have received regularly, it is the athletes. Be...