India, March 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

"The Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources & respect," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India's prestige on the international stage and provide a new direction to the nation's sports economy. He was addressing a gathering during the Final of Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi on March 15, 2026.

Raksha Mantri asserted that in the near future, India will carve out a strong global identity for itself in sports, especially Polo, if the government, the private se...