Overview
- The three-day festival wrapped up on December 25 with Narendra Modi delivering a virtual address at the finale events.
- Modi called on Members of Parliament to identify, mentor and fund promising athletes so they can reach national and international competitions, including the Olympics.
- He highlighted official claims of expanded support, citing a sports budget rising from under Rs 1,200 crore pre‑2014 to over Rs 3,000 crore and monthly athlete assistance of Rs 25,000–50,000.
- Leaders framed the programme as a people’s movement inclusive of differently‑abled participants, with local editions spanning traditional and modern sports across constituencies.
- Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged youth in Agra on December 24 to avoid addiction and embrace sport, as organizers reported 34 events and 62,618 registrations in the city’s edition.