New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- During the 125th edition of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story about how a podcast conversation has opened new opportunities for young footballers from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.

PM Modi revealed that one of his discussions on football during a podcast with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman reached a global audience.

"A podcast happened with famous podcaster Lex Fridman. A player from Germany heard the podcast and one of the things I talked about caught his attention," the Prime Minister said.

He further stated, "The topic was related to the football craze in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol. It was heard by German footballer and coach Dietmar Beiersdorfer."

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