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Govt building modern sports ecosystem through Khelo India and TOPS, says PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is building a modern sports ecosystem through school and grassroots programmes, Khelo India Centres and Olympic-standard training under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Exam-ready takeaways
- Felicitating India’s Asian Para Games 2026 contingent for its record haul of 114 medals, Prime Minister urged the athletes to build on their success as they prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
- India secured 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, alongside five world records and nine Asian records.
- Comparing the achievement with the country’s tally of 14 medals, including one gold, in 2010, PM Modi credited the athletes’ perseverance and dedication.
- The Prime Minister noted that 34 of the contingent’s 56 female athletes won medals, while Indian competitors swept all three podium positions in four events.
- The Prime Minister also highlighted the achievements of younger athletes, noting that 36 of the 61 debutants won medals and Sandeep set a world record on his debut.
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