'India’s Teams Don’t Participate In Half Of Olympic Sports': PM Narendra Modi Pushes For Wider Participation Ahead Of 2036 Olympic Games | Video
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for India to broaden its participation across Olympic disciplines, saying the country must develop athletes in sports where it has traditionally had little or no representation, as part of preparations for the 2036 Olympics. Addressing youngsters virtually during the Khelo India Dialogue, PM Modi said a nationwide talent hunt targeting…
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for India to expand its involvement in Olympic sports, aiming to increase participation in disciplines where the country currently has limited representation. During a virtual event, addressing young participants of the Khelo India Dialogue, Modi emphasized the importance of establishing a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15, with the goal of identifying and training athletes suited to their abilities.
He highlighted that India currently participates in only 13 out of the 32 Olympic sports, a situation that has persisted for a long time. Modi proposed focusing on sports such as surfing and sports climbing, given India's diverse geography and long coastline, as well as its mountainous regions. He stressed the need to create sports ecosystems across different districts, fostering early identification and development of talents.
PM Modi assured that the government would provide necessary support to the young athletes as they pursue their sporting careers, aiming to qualify for and compete in the 2036 Olympics.
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