Justin Trudeau recently presented Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, with Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris’ competition bib.

Modi had shared that he often tells young people about McMorris’ comeback from a horrific injury just 11 months before these Winter Olympics. McMorris ended up winning a bronze medal in PyeongChang.

“We are extremely proud of @markmcmorris! His tenacity and courage inspire people across the world,” tweeted Modi.

We are extremely proud of @markmcmorris! His tenacity and courage inspire people across the world. Here’s what I had said about his accomplishment during my recent Townhall with students. pic.twitter.com/JaJMvVVJ0H

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2018

Shortly thereafter, McMorris signalled his gratitude on Twitter.

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— Mark McMorris (@markmcmorris) February 24, 2018

Now the connection between these two has been cemented after some help from Trudeau, who was in India on official visit.

“Canadians inspiring the world: PM @narendramodi sometimes tells students the story of @markmcmorris' perseverance back to the podium in the face of injury & adversity. Today, I was honoured to present him with Mark's signed competition bib from #PyeongChang2018,” tweeted Trudeau.

Canada’s prime minister also included a video where he’s seen gifting Modi with McMorris’ PyeongChang competition bib.

Canadians inspiring the world: PM @narendramodi sometimes tells students the story of @markmcmorris' perseverance back to the podium in the face of injury & adversity. Today, I was honoured to present him with Mark's signed competition bib from #PyeongChang2018. pic.twitter.com/oGPShBKBD8

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 23, 2018