Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Khelo India Dialogue Links Youth Leadership With Olympic Vision
The Khelo India Dialogue is a nationwide programme about young people and sports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to participants through video conferencing.
Young people will share ideas about improving sports in India.
They will also discuss how to prepare athletes for the 2036 Olympics.
The programme includes youth from two colleges in every district.
In Yuva Samvaad, participants can explain their ideas and hopes.
They will interact with athletes, medal winners and local representatives.
The programme also encourages volunteering, fitness, leadership and a life free from substance abuse.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Khelo India Dialogue virtually at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Mera Yuva Bharat will involve young people at two colleges in every district across India’s states and union territories.
The dialogue will focus on sport, Olympic aspirations, youth leadership, Viksit Bharat and Nasha Mukt Yuva.
Participants will discuss facilities, coaching, sports science, inclusion and talent development for the 2036 Olympics.
Yuva Samvaad, athlete interactions, volunteering and local activities will connect sport with civic responsibility and nation-building.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, young people, Mera Yuva Bharat volunteers, athletes, medal winners, local sportspersons and public representatives.
- What
- A nationwide Khelo India Dialogue on sports, youth leadership, civic engagement, nation-building and talent development for the 2036 Olympics.
- When
- Thursday during the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations; Modi’s virtual address is scheduled for 11 a.m. The related 100-week campaign was launched on August 2.
- Where
- Across India, with youth participating at two colleges in every district across states and union territories, alongside a virtual address.
- Why
- To improve India’s sports ecosystem, involve youth in national development, support Olympic talent and promote a fit, disciplined and substance-free generation.
- Organizer
- Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
- Virtual address
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address participants at 11 a.m. via video conferencing.
- Occasion
- National Sports Day 2026 celebrations
- Participation
- Youth from two colleges in every district across India’s states and union territories
- Five themes
- Sport, Olympic aspirations, youth leadership, Viksit Bharat and Nasha Mukt Yuva
- Sports objectives
- Better facilities, coaching, sports science, inclusive participation, scientific talent identification, transparent selection and long-term athlete development
- Programme features
- Yuva Samvaad, interactions with athletes and medal winners, MY Bharat-led volunteering, weekly Jan Bhagidari activities and local events
