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PM Modi praises Rajinder Singh Seniors talent hunt mission to spot rural hockey stars

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PM Modi Praises Rajinder Singh Senior's Talent Hunt Mission To Spot Rural Hockey Stars

By IANS News September 27, 2026 • 12:26 PM View: 144

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: In his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide Talent Hunt campaign aimed at ensuring India continues to excel in sports by identifying promising athletes from villages and remote areas.

The Prime Minister emphasised that discovering sporting talent requires reaching deep into rural India. Many dedicated individuals have devoted themselves to this cause with a single-minded passion for finding and nurturing young players.

Among them is Rajinder Singh Senior of Punjab, whose contributions to Indian hockey are well known.

TAGS PM Modi Rajinder Singh Senior Mann Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi Talent Hunt Prime Minister World Cup

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