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‘We Don't Compete For Very Large Part Of Medal Tally’: PM Modi Calls For Wider Olympic Participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: 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 children aged 5 to 15 would be crucial for identifying athletes early and training them in sports suited to their abilities.
“This time, from the Red Fort, I drew the country’s attention to a major challenge in sports. This challenge is related to the Olympics. The bitter truth is that India’s teams don’t participate in half of the sports that are a part of the Olympics.”
PM Modi said India’s limited participation had remained a longstanding concern and directly affected the country’s prospects in the overall medal standings.
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