PM Modi Football Video: 'You're not going to beat me, are you...?' PM Modi asks while playing football with players.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a visit to Sikkim. During this tour, on Tuesday, he joined a group of young people in Gangtok for a game of football. He described the experience as a “lovely morning” and an “energetic session.” PM Modi also shared a video of himself playing football on his Instagram and other social media handles. He engaged in discussions with the young players regarding the Olympics and various other topics. In addition to enjoying the game with female players, the Prime Minister was also heard discussing broader issues related to sports.

When the Prime Minister asked: “You aren’t going to beat me, are you?”

After posting the photographs, the Prime Minister also shared a video clip—two minutes and 39 seconds in length—on social media. In the video, he is seen shaking hands with all the players. Subsequently, he picks up a football and joins them in a warm-up session. Holding the ball in his hands, he then addresses the players, saying, “This is your strength!” He continues, “What are you guys going to teach me today? You aren’t going to beat me, are you?”

“You know, don’t you, that India is striving for the Olympics?”

In the video, the Prime Minister is seen playing on the field—at times positioned on the right wing, and at others, as a center forward. On two or three occasions, the football reaches the goalpost, following which he is seen celebrating the goals along with the young players. He then remarks to one of the players, “You would make a great coach. Simply practicing isn’t enough to become a good player; you need to play actual matches. That is how you truly learn; you have to infuse the game with passion. We need to popularize this sport in the days to come. You are aware, aren’t you, that India is striving to reach the Olympics? By then, you must become seasoned players. You should start thinking right now: ‘We will train ourselves to such an extent that we, too, will play in the Olympics.’” Following this, the Prime Minister signed autographs on the football, on the camera, and on the players’ T-shirts.

An Energetic Football Session with Young Friends

Sharing photos of his sports session on his X handle, Prime Minister Modi remarked, “There is nothing quite like playing football with my young friends in Sikkim on a beautiful morning in Gangtok.” In another post, he added, “It was truly an energy-filled football session with these youngsters!”

PM Modi Shares Video Clip

Football enjoys immense popularity in the Northeastern region. It stands as one of the region’s most significant sporting passions—often competing with, or even surpassing, cricket in states such as Sikkim, Mizoram, Manipur, and Meghalaya. Around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister also shared a video clip on his X handle. Later, PM Modi shared the video of himself playing football on his Instagram handle as well. Social media users are actively liking and sharing this clip of the Prime Minister.

A High Proportion of Players Hail from These States

Approximately 3.8 percent of India’s total population resides across the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Yet, these states produce a significant portion of the country’s top football talent. Typically, about one-third—or even more—of the players competing in the Indian Super League (ISL) and other top-tier leagues hail from these very states.

Prime Minister Modi’s Two-Day Visit

The Prime Minister arrived in Gangtok on Monday to attend the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim attaining statehood. He undertook a two-kilometer-long cultural roadshow, during which enthusiastic residents lined both sides of the streets—waving the Tricolor and clad in traditional attire—to welcome him.

PM Modi’s Interaction with Eminent Personalities

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Modi held an enlightening interaction with Padma Awardees and several other eminent personalities from various fields. Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that it was wonderful to discuss a range of issues with those present. He highlighted the importance of engaging with individuals who have made remarkable contributions across diverse sectors.

What is the Program?

Considerable enthusiasm has been observed regarding his visit to Gangtok. Several events are scheduled to be held during this visit. Subsequently, the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the Orchidarium in Gangtok, which has been developed as a world-class orchid experience center to showcase the state’s rich ecological and floral heritage.

At approximately 10:00 AM, Prime Minister Modi will attend the closing ceremony of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Paljor Stadium, where he will inaugurate, launch, and lay the foundation stones for projects spanning sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism, and agriculture.