Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the central government has introduced the Khelo India policy to promote sports in the country. Addressing the Nation from the Ramparts of the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi said the policy was introduced, so that efforts could be made for the all-round development of the sports ecosystem in the country.
Mr Modi added that under the Khelo India policy, several multi-sport competitions are conducting at various levels and categories, including the Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Winter Games, and Khelo India Para Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasised the importance of sports in development and expressed joy over parents of this generation who encourage their children to take up a sport. He said if children take an interest in sports, it is a very auspicious sign for the future of the country.
India aspires to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, which would be a significant step toward becoming a sporting powerhouse. Several young, talented athletes and veterans have received the best services and equipment to assist them in achieving an Olympic medal under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which was introduced in 2014.
With seven medals-two silver, four bronze, and one gold-India achieved its highest medal total in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. India took six medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including five bronze and one silver.
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