5 days ago
Minister urges youth to embrace sports and leadership
A sports programme was held for students in Bhimavaram.
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma asked young people to take part in sports.
He said sports can teach discipline, teamwork, leadership and confidence.
He also encouraged students to use MY Bharat to build skills and social responsibility.
The organisers want to find talented athletes in villages and cities.
These athletes should receive good training, facilities and support.
The goal includes preparing for the 2036 Olympics.
Deputy Speaker Kanumuri Raghurama Krishna Raju said more sports facilities are being developed.
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma urged young people to participate actively in sports and develop leadership qualities.
He addressed the Khelo India Samvad programme at Vishnu Institute of Technology in Bhimavaram.
The event was organised by Dr BV Raju Foundation and Sri Vishnu Educational Society under the nationwide Khelo India Dialogue Programme.
Varma called for identifying talented athletes from rural and urban areas ahead of the 2036 Olympics.
Deputy Speaker Kanumuri Raghurama Krishna Raju said efforts were underway to improve sports facilities and infrastructure.
- Who
- Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Deputy Speaker Kanumuri Raghurama Krishna Raju and students.
- What
- A Khelo India Samvad programme encouraging youth participation in sports and leadership development.
- Where
- Vishnu Institute of Technology in Bhimavaram.
- When
- Thursday, in connection with National Sports Day 2026.
- Why
- To promote sports participation, develop young people’s skills and identify athletes for future competitions, including the 2036 Olympics.
Key facts
- Programme
- Khelo India Samvad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath
- Venue
- Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram
- Organisers
- Dr BV Raju Foundation and Sri Vishnu Educational Society
- National initiative
- Khelo India Dialogue Programme conducted by Mera Yuva Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Olympic focus
- Identifying and supporting talented athletes ahead of the 2036 Olympics
- Broader vision
- Encouraging youth to contribute to Viksit Bharat@2047
- Sports infrastructure
- Facilities are being improved in schools, colleges and mandal headquarters
Sources
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