In the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said that the government\u2019s 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025' has been highly appreciated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe goal of this policy is clear - to make India a sporting superpower,\u201d he said, adding that startups related to sports, whether they be sports management or manufacturing, will be helped in every way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said the policy pays special attention to villages, the poor and daughters. \u201cSchools and colleges will now make sports a part of everyday life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cImagine how much strength the mission of self-reliance would gain when the youth of the country would play with self-made racket, bat and ball. Friends, sports create team spirit. This is the path to fitness, self-confidence and building a strong India. So play a lot, blossom a lot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Talking about the biennial World Police and Fire Games, which concluded on July 6 in Birmingham, Alabama, PM Modi said India's uniformed heroes are making headlines not just in service, but also in sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis time, the tournament was held in America, and India created history in it. India won close to 600 medals. We reached the top three out of 71 countries. The hard work of those uniformed personnel who stand for the country day and night, paid off. These friends of ours are now holding the flag high in the sports field as well. I congratulate all the players and the coaching team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The PM also tested the knowledge of the audience by asking, \u201cDo you know which is the biggest sporting event other than the Olympics? The answer is \u2013 \u2018World Police and Fire Games\u2019... a sports tournament between policemen, fire fighters, security personnel from all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis time, the tournament was held in America, and India created history in it. India won close to 600 medals. We reached the top three out of 71 countries. The hard work of those uniformed personnel who stand for the country day and night, paid off. These friends of ours are now holding the flag high in the sports field as well. I congratulate all the players and the coaching team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The government plans to host the event in Gujarat\u2019s Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Ekta Nagar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n