PM Modi To Interact With Youth, Sportspersons Across 1,400 Locations On National Sports Day

New Delhi, India - The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and My Yuva Bharat, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, have announced a series of events called Khel Ki Baat, PM Ke Saath, to mark National Sports Day from August 27 to 29. This initiative aims to connect Prime Minister Narendra Modi with young players and sportspersons across 1,400 locations in the country.

Dhruv Dogra, Deputy Director of My Bharat, informed that National Sports Day is observed annually on August 29, commemorating the birthday of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. In 2021, the celebrations will take place from August 27 to 29. Addressing the media, Dogra stated that the program will provide an opportunity for youth and sportspersons from Kangra and Chamba to engage with the Prime Minister through digital platforms. Four players, two from each region, will participate in the virtual interaction.

The programme seeks to highlight the progress made in India's sports sector over the past 12 years and encourage young people to share their ideas and experiences directly with the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Modi will have a two-way communication with around 1,400 locations throughout the country, discussing India's sports policies, sector developments, and the role youth can play in advancing the nation's sporting achievements.

The celebrations will also focus on connecting young people with accomplished sportspersons, through various activities aimed at motivating them towards sports and familiarizing them with the achievements and experiences of India's sporting icons. The three-day programme seeks to provide a platform for young people to understand the changing sports landscape in the country, interact with sporting achievers, and share their own aspirations.