Independence Day 2026: PM Narendra Modi Sets Sights On 2036 Olympics, Calls For Focus On Untapped Sports | Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address at the Red Fort, reiterated India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games and highlighted the need for the country to expand its presence across a wider range of sporting disciplines. “We have resolved our aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games in India,” Modi said, underlining the government’s long-term vision for India’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, outlining India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games. The government's long-term vision includes expanding India's presence in a wider array of sports. Modi emphasized that facilitating the Olympics should correspond with building a more robust sports ecosystem.
Looking ahead to 2036, the Prime Minister called for increased focus on sports where India currently does not participate or secure qualification. Several disciplines remain largely unexplored by Indian athletes, presenting a substantial opportunity for India to broaden its Olympic footprint. "Where India does not compete today, where India fails to qualify, and the events that have remained untouched, where nearly three-fourths of the sporting arena is waiting for us, India will now place strong emphasis on mastering them," Modi stated.
This ambition to turn India into a stronger sporting nation is expected to focus on identifying and nurturing talent, as well as investing in infrastructure and expertise across a broader spectrum of sports.
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