Modi addresses Khelo India Dialogue on youth sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Khelo India Dialogue on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in a nationwide virtual event connecting youth with India's sporting journey and national development goals. The programme, organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations, was held across the country with participation from youth at two colleges in every district.

The virtual address was structured around five key themes: improving India's sports ecosystem, nurturing talent for the 2036 Olympics, creating youth leaders, empowering youth for a developed India, and promoting a substance-free youth movement. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the dialogue aimed to provide a direct channel for young people to engage with the country's sporting ambitions and ensure their ideas become part of the ongoing conversation on India's youth and sports ecosystem.

Participants engaged in a "Yuva Samvaad" session where they articulated their ideas and perspectives. Discussions focused on enhancing sports facilities, coaching, sports science, and inclusive participation. A significant component involved identifying and developing talent for the 2036...