Overview
- The three-day Sansad Khel Mahotsav ran from December 23 to 25 and drew broad participation across cities and villages.
- Modi asked every MP to identify and mentor promising athletes in their constituencies, with government backing for training, diet and exposure.
- He linked the grassroots drive to India’s event calendar, noting plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and an ambition to host the 2036 Olympics.
- The Prime Minister said the festival enabled milestones for participants, including differently‑abled athletes, and is creating pathways for children from poor families.
- Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged youth to shun addiction by adopting sport as a way of life, as local editions reported large turnouts such as Agra’s 34 events with 62,618 registrations.