“Sports, in Real Sense, is the Genuine Support System of Life”, says PM Modi
Prime Minister shared his message at the inauguration of the Khelo India University Games
GG News Bureau
New Delhi/Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his message at the inauguration of the Khelo India University Games 2021. “Wearing the victory well and learning from defeat is an important art that we learn in the sports field”, said PM Modi in his message.
The Khelo India University Games 2021 were inaugurated by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in Bengaluru on April 24.
Governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik were among those present on the occasion.
PM Modi said that Bengaluru signifies the youthful fervor of the country and is the pride of the professionals. He said that it is momentous that a confluence of startups and sports is happening here.
“Holding of the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru will add to the energy of this beautiful city.”, he said.
The Prime Minister saluted the determination of the organizers as organization of the Games amidst the challenges of the pandemic exemplifies the resolve and passion. This youthful passion is driving India in every field with new energy, the Prime Minister added.
PM Modi highlighted the importance of team spirit as the first mantra of victory.
“This team spirit we get to learn from sports. You will experience it directly in the Khelo India University Games. This team spirit also gives us a new way of looking at life”, the Prime Minister said.
Likewise, holistic approach and 100 percent commitment are the key requirements of success in sports. Strengths and learnings from the sports field also takes one onward in life.
“Sports, in a real sense, is the genuine support system of life”, Modi emphasized.
PM Modi also drew parallels between sports and life with regards to several aspects such as passion, challenges, learning from defeat, integrity and ability to live in the moment.
“Wearing the victory well and learning from defeat is an important art that we learn in the sports field”, he said.
Prime Minister Modi told the players that they are the youth of New India and they are also the flag bearers of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Youthful thinking and tactics are shaping the country’s policies today.
The Prime Minister said that today’s youth has made fitness a mantra of the country’s progress. Many initiatives are freeing the sports from the shackles of old mode of thinking. Measures like emphasis on sports in the new education policy, modern infrastructure for sports, transparent selection process or increasing use of modern technology in sports are fast becoming the identity of New India, hopes and aspirations of its youth, and foundation of decisions of New India.
“Now new Sports Science Centers are being established in the country. Dedicated sports universities are coming up. This is for your convenience and to fulfill your dreams” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister reiterated the connection between sports power and power of the country as recognition in sports adds to the recognition for the country.
He remembered his meeting with the Tokyo Olympics contingent and remembered the glow and satisfaction of doing something for the country on the faces of the athletes.
The Prime Minister exhorted the players to play for the country while participating in the Games.
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