Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned on Tuesday that the federal government is making a powerful push to deliver the 2036 Olympics to India.
**THIRD PARTY IMAGE** On this picture from PMO on Jan. 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at gathering as he attends the opening ceremony of thirty eighth Nationwide Video games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. (PMO by way of PTI Photograph) (PTI01_28_2025_000458B) (PMO)
In his deal with on the opening ceremony of the thirty eighth Nationwide Video games on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Cricket Stadium right here, Modi mentioned internet hosting Olympics won’t solely enhance sports activities amenities however gasoline development in sectors like development, transport and tourism.
“The way our athletes aim for bigger goals, India is also moving forward with a great resolution. India is making a strong push to host the 2036 Olympics. When Olympics will happen in India, it will take India’s sport to new heights,” Modi mentioned whereas inaugurating the Video games.
“Olympics is not only about organising Games. Across the world wherever Olympics are hosted, so many other sectors also get a push. The sports infrastructure needed to host Olympics bring employment opportunities. Sports facilities get better. The city that hosts Olympics gets new connectivity and infrastructure is built. This benefits the construction industry, transport sector, and most importantly the tourism sector. People come from world over to take part and watch the Games. It benefits the whole country.”
He mentioned organising the Nationwide Video games will assist Uttarakhand in the identical means. “People who have come here to watch the Games will also visit other parts of the state. Sports also helps other sectors and economy grows,” he mentioned. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Indian Olympic Affiliation president PT Usha had been current.
India have despatched an expression of curiosity to host the 2036 Olympics and IOA is in talks with the Worldwide Olympics Committee’s Future Hosts Committee.
Modi mentioned the federal government help to athletes was being mirrored within the medals tally at worldwide competitions.
“Many tournaments are being organised over the year and several new tournaments were included in the Khelo India Series.
“Sports is considered a key medium for India’s holistic development,” he mentioned. “When a country excels in sports, its reputation and profile also rise. Therefore, sports is being linked to India’s development and the confidence of its youth.
“India is progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economic power, and the sports economy is a significant part of this effort,” he mentioned, pointing to Meerut’s sports activities items trade that employs greater than three lakh individuals. He mentioned such ecosystems are being developed throughout the nation.
Usha spoke of the improved performances of Indian athletes at worldwide degree.
“We are no longer just participants, our athletes are champions from Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Let us come together to celebrate this spirit of sport,” the previous observe queen mentioned.