India hosts Khelo India Dialogue to prepare youth for 2036 Olympics

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To mark National Sports Day 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed youth and athletes across India through the ‘Khelo India Dialogue’. The nationwide initiative, organized by Mera Yuva Bharat, involved virtual participation from over 1,500 educational institutions and approximately 800,000 young people across 1,600 locations.

The dialogue focused on five key themes: enhancing the sports ecosystem, preparing for the 2036 Olympics through scientific talent identification, fostering youth leadership, contributing to a ‘Viksit Bharat’, and promoting a ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ (drug-free youth) movement. The program aimed to bridge the gap between budding athletes and policymakers, providing a platform for youth to share ideas on grassroots infrastructure, coaching, and sports science.

In addition to the Prime Minister's address, the event featured interactions between young participants and legendary Indian athletes, including Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, and P.T. Usha. Separately, Daljender Singh, chief coach of the Indian para hockey team, credited government support and Special Olympics Bharat for the team's recent progress and their 11th-place world ranking following their FIH World Cup appearance.

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[● 2 SOURCES] Bhandari noted that Congress Working Committee members, including Ajay Maken and Charanjit Singh Channi, did not provide positive responses to Rahul Gandhi's Pune event.
[● 2 SOURCES] Bhandari alleged the Congress party uses fake PR through programs like ‘Chhatron Ke Goonj’ to create a false perception of student support.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rijiju reported that the Rajya Sabha operated for 33 percent of its scheduled time.
[● 2 SOURCES] BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that India's youth support Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Rahul Gandhi.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the opposition for disrupting Parliament during the monsoon session.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rijiju stated that the Lok Sabha operated for only 15 percent of its scheduled time during the monsoon session.
[● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address youth athletes and leaders via a virtual dialogue. navbharatlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The event includes participation from institutions such as IIT, IIM, and AIIMS. navbharatlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Legendary athletes including Mary Kom and P.T. Usha will share their experiences with youth. navbharatlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Khelo India dialogue will be held across more than 1,500 educational institutions. navbharatlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 800,000 youths will participate in the event. sanmarg.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The program aims to prepare India for the 2036 Olympics. sanmarg.in · navbharatlive.com