A Sports Renaissance: India's New Athletic Era Under Modi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlights the transformation in India's sports culture under Prime Minister Modi's government. Addressing an event at Gorakhpur University, he noted the shift post-2014 in prioritizing sports and hinted at India's aspirations for the 2036 Olympics, urging institutions to foster sports talent.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gorakhpur | Updated: 16-01-2026 14:39 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 14:39 IST
A Sports Renaissance: India's New Athletic Era Under Modi
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized a significant shift in India's sports culture, crediting the Modi administration for the transformation.

Speaking at the Eastern Zone Inter-University Women's Basketball Tournament in Gorakhpur, Adityanath remarked on how sports had previously been sidelined before 2014, with minimal infrastructure support.

He praised the current government's efforts in making sports a national priority and expressed hope for India's success at the 2036 Olympics, urging universities to cultivate sporting excellence.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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