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Young India

SPORTS: A CATALYST FOR RISING INDIA

When talent connects with the right opportunities, the pinnacle of success itself bows and
welcomes. Stadiums across the world are now saluting the tricolour of India, which is emerging
as a new force in the open world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary initiatives like Khelo
India and TOPS have transformed Indian sports. There was a time when India's identity depended
on one or two sports. Today, the youth are making us proud in various fields. The talents of our
country are setting new records every day.

'Khelo India ' strengthening the sports ecosystem

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Khelo India athletes were Sports crore has been
sports talents
Centres, covering covered for training Academy released under the
participated in five
491 districts and financial accredited. Khelo India Scheme
editions of the Khelo
assistance. in the last six years.
India Youth Games.

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