PM Modi launches Khelo India School Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that sports should occupy a central place in the lives of the youth of the country as it is an important means of personality development. 

Launching the first Khelo India School Games in New Delhi this evening, Mr Modi said, India does not lack sporting talent and the youthful nation can do even better.He said, if India has to grow on the world stage, it has to excel not only in military and economic sphere but also in other different fields like science, arts and sports. Saying that he trusts the youth of the nation, Mr Modi expressed confidence that India will scale newer heights in all spheres. 

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said, Khelo India is not just about winning medals but it is an effort to give strength to a mass movement for playing more. Mr. Modi said, Government wants to focus on every aspect that will make sports more popular across the nation. 

The Prime Minister expressed happiness that youngsters from rural India and smaller cities are excelling as sportspersons.Mr Modi said, those who love sports play for passion, not for monetary rewards and that is why athletes are special. 

He said, when an Indian sportsperson wins and gets to hold the Tri-colour, it is an extremely special feeling and it energizes the entire nation.