Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Kishan Reddy Says Modi’s Grassroots Sports Push Is Building Talent
G Kishan Reddy said India is giving more attention to sports.
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programmes for helping young athletes.
Students and athletes from 1,500 institutions joined a virtual event.
Nearly 10 lakh students took part.
The government says it supports athletes with food, training, and coaches.
Reddy said India has been winning more medals in international competitions.
He also said India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
India is trying to host the 2036 Olympics and become a leading sports nation.
G Kishan Reddy said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grassroots sports initiatives are helping nurture Indian athletic talent.
Modi virtually addressed students and young athletes from 1,500 educational institutions during a National Sports Day programme.
Nearly 10 lakh students participated in the Khelo India Samvad programme at the English and Foreign Languages University.
Reddy said the government provides athletes with nutrition and support to train with preferred coaches and in chosen countries.
India plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is seeking to host the 2036 Olympics.
- Who
- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, students, and young athletes.
- What
- A Khelo India Samvad programme promoted sports participation and government support for athletes.
- When
- The programme was held on National Sports Day; the two reports differ, identifying the event as Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- The event was held at the English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, with virtual participation from institutions across India.
- Why
- The government aims to develop sports talent from the grassroots, increase India’s medal performance, and promote the country as a major sports nation.
- Programme
- Khelo India Samvad
- Participating institutions
- 1,500 educational institutions
- Estimated participation
- Nearly 10 lakh students
- 2030 event
- India is scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- 2036 bid
- India is holding talks with foreign countries to seek the right to host the 2036 Olympics.
- Athlete support
- The government says it provides nutrition and support for training with selected coaches and in chosen countries.
