AHMEDABAD: (Oct 12) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said India is placing sport at the centre of nation-building by investing in future-ready sports infrastructure as he inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games here.
Designed as a non-competitive platform, the one-day event focusses on demonstration, and the exchange of traditional sporting practices. India’s choice of disciplines here are Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu.
“Guided by a comprehensive 360-degree approach, including grassroots participation, talent identification, coaching, sports science, infrastructure development, athlete welfare and international exposure, India is building a sustainable sporting ecosystem for the future,” Mandaviya said as he highlighted the budgetary allocation of USD 3.76 billion (over 36,400 crore) for the government’s flagship Khelo India Initiative that will involve country-wide infrastructure upgrade besides training young athletes.
Source: PTI News
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