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Kishan Reddy Urges Youth to Prepare India for 2036 Olympics
G. Kishan Reddy spoke to students about the importance of sports in India.
He said every child should get a chance to play.
He also said talented athletes should receive help to become better.
India wants to prepare for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Reddy said this preparation should start in schools, colleges and sports centres.
He mentioned Neeraj Chopra, the men’s hockey team and Manu Bhaker as examples of successful Indian athletes.
He believes sports can improve health, jobs, confidence and national pride.
He asked young people to dream big, work hard and stay disciplined.
Union minister G. Kishan Reddy urged young people to help build India’s modern sports ecosystem.
He said every child should have the opportunity to play and every talent should receive support to excel.
Reddy called for preparations for the 2036 Olympic Games to begin in schools, colleges, academies and Khelo India Centres.
He cited Neeraj Chopra, India’s men’s hockey team and Manu Bhaker as examples of India’s Olympic progress.
The Khelo India Dialogue at EFLU Hyderabad included online participation from more than 1,500 educational institutions.
- Who
- Union minister G. Kishan Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and students participating in the Khelo India Dialogue.
- What
- A Khelo India Dialogue focused on youth participation in sports and preparing India for the 2036 Olympic Games.
- Where
- The English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, with online participation from educational institutions nationwide.
- When
- Why
- To encourage youth to help build a modern sports ecosystem and strengthen India’s athletic performance.
Key facts
- Event
- Khelo India Dialogue – “Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath”
- Venue
- The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
- Online participation
- More than 1,500 educational institutions nationwide
- Olympic goal
- Preparation for the 2036 Olympic Games
- Cited achievement
- Neeraj Chopra’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal
- Cited achievement
- India’s men’s hockey bronze medal after 41 years
- Cited achievement
- Manu Bhaker’s two bronze medals at Paris 2024
Quotes
G. Kishan Reddy
Union minister who spoke at the Khelo India Dialogue in Hyderabad
“Every child should have the opportunity to play, every talent should get the opportunity to excel, and every athlete should receive the support needed to compete with the best in the world.”
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