Sansad Sports Festival: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Sansad Sports Mahotsav virtually, encouraged the players and youth of the country. During this, he not only talked about the increasing opportunities in sports, but also interacted directly with the players and encouraged them. The light conversation between the Prime Minister and a boxer also became a topic of discussion in the program.
During the program, boxer Neeraj Singh, who came from Sirsa, while talking to the Prime Minister, asked, ‘Sir ji Ram-Ram on behalf of all and how are you?’ To this, Prime Minister Modi replied smilingly, ‘I am like you, Ram Ram.’ Hearing this answer of the Prime Minister, everyone present there started laughing.
Enthusiasm of players is India’s strength: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Modi said that right now he was talking to some players participating in this competition. Their enthusiasm, passion and enthusiasm reflects the strength of India. He said that the confidence he saw in the players is also visible in millions of youth of the country today. That is why today the youth of India are making their mark in every field like startups, space, science and sports.
‘Parliamentarian Sports Festival became a people’s movement’
The Prime Minister said that the Sansad Khel Mahotsav has now taken the form of a mass movement. From cities to villages, youth from every background are participating in it, which gives an idea of ​​its widespread level. Being an MP from Kashi, he said that he has been very closely associated with this sports event in his parliamentary constituency. He expressed happiness that the youth have set new milestones through this.
‘Disabled players also got the platform’
The Prime Minister said that this year also this big event which lasted for several weeks has given a strong platform to the youth. Through this, many disabled athletes also got the opportunity to move forward. For this he heartily congratulated all the athletes and the youth of the country.
Prime Minister Modi said that today the opportunities in sports are not limited but unlimited. Such an ecosystem has been created in the country, where even a child from the poorest of the poor families can reach heights at a young age. The Prime Minister said that India is going to host big sporting events in the coming years. In the year 2030, India will host the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, which will be a big opportunity for young athletes. Along with this, India is also making efforts towards hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. He said that the children who are 10 or 12 years old today will represent India in the 2036 Olympics.
Appealed to MPs to find talent
The Prime Minister said that there is a need to identify, hone and bring these young talents to the national stage. Sansad Sports Mahotsav can play an important role in this. He appealed to all the MPs to find such talent in their respective areas who can bring glory to India at the national and international level and even in the Olympics. They should be given all possible help and guidance.
Prime Minister Modi told every athlete of the country that they are playing not just for their victory, but for the honor of the country and the tricolor. He also appealed to the parents to encourage their children to play and give them opportunities, because play is not only a part of learning but is also very important for a healthy body and healthy mind.
