Rahul Gandhi Advocates for Sportspersons to Lead Sports Bodies in India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasized that India cannot reach its full potential in sports without a system that supports players directly and places sportspersons in charge of sports bodies, instead of politicians. Addressing the deficiencies faced by athletes, he interacted with players from Haryana, advocating for transparency and fair access to facilities.

In a statement on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stressed that India’s sports sector will fail to reach its full potential until systematic support is provided to athletes, and sportspersons head various sports bodies rather than politicians.

Gandhi shared his insights after meeting with athletes from Haryana and across the nation, highlighting their struggles due to the lack of basic facilities and financial support.

He warned that the current system, which leaves youth disappointed and under-resourced, is a greater loss for the country than missing out on international accolades. Gandhi's remarks were accompanied by a video in which he criticized politicians for leading sports associations despite lacking expertise in sports.