India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day and underscored the central role of sports and youth in India's journey towards a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047.
The Prime Minister pointed to advances across the sporting ecosystem, stating: "The TOPS scheme has achieved tremendous success. Khelo India Games, University Games, Winter Games, Beach Games, sports infrastructure, coaching for sports, sports medicine and sports nutrition, Bharat is moving forward towards achieving excellence in all these areas. For young people, even if they are unable to become athletes themselves, a vast new field of opportunities is...