PM Modi Urges Youth to Prioritize Sports Over Gaming
· India · Times of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian youth to prioritize outdoor sports and physical activity over screen-based gaming like PlayStation. Speaking at the Khelo India dialogue in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to prepare athletes for the 2036 Olympics. He highlighted India's historical absence from nearly half of all Olympic disciplines and announced a talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15. The government aims to leverage India's diverse geography to develop expertise in water and winter sports.
Why it matters
The push aims to transform India's sporting culture and increase the national medal tally by integrating youth participation into a structured, long-term development campaign.
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