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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi ready to host 2036 Olympics, says CM Gupta
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that Delhi as well as the entire country is fully prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games. She expressed confidence that the global community would grant this honour, and India would organise the sports extravaganza with full dedication. She was speaking after an event where, along with Union minister for youth affairs and sports Mansukh Mandaviya, she flagged off the Olympic Day Run at JLN Stadium. The president of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha, was present. Gupta said: "The Olympic Day celebration and run in Delhi brought immense joy, as thousands of residents participated enthusiastically." She mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation was progressing towards better sports infrastructure and facilities for athletes. The Olympic Day Run was held under the IOC's 'Let's Move' campaign, promoting fitness and inclusivity. "I am very happy that thousands of Delhi people participated in this organised Olympic run," she said. "Delhi is ready to host the 2036 Olympics. We want to get the privilege to host the Olympics. We will develop good infrastructure, and many sportspeople from every village and every state are getting good facilities from central govt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upexi's $100M Solana Investment: What It Means for Shareholders bullseyealerts Read More Undo Several athletes are being produced, and we are completely equipped," she said. Delhi govt has also proposed setting up six Khelo India centres across the city to nurture young talent and promote a culture of fitness. Awaiting approval from the Sports Authority of India, these facilities will offer training, equipment and coaching to aspiring athletes, a senior official said. The centres will be established across India under the Khelo India scheme. These can be at the state, district or block level, utilising existing sports facilities like schools or community centres. At present, thousands of athletes are being covered at SAI Training Centres (STCs), including erstwhile Special Area Games (SAG) centres funded under the State Level Khelo India Centre (SLKIC) vertical. The centres provide training and infrastructural facilities to players for athletics, football, volleyball, hockey, and kabaddi. These centres also serve as a means of spotting promising talent who can receive further training and monetary assistance. Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Gwalior, Ghaziabad, Delhi Cantt, and other cities have been adopted as SLKIC in partnership with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Officials said that at these centres, the expenditure for lodging, boarding, education expenses, competition exposure, sports training, and equipment are incurred by the govt.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi govt proposes six Khelo India centres to nurture young athletes, promote fitness
New Delhi: Delhi govt has proposed setting up six Khelo India centres across the city to nurture young talent and promote a culture of fitness. Awaiting approval from the Sports Authority of India, these facilities will offer professional training, modern equipment and expert coaching to aspiring athletes, a senior official said. "Once operational, the centres are expected to play a crucial role in identifying and developing grassroots sporting talent, significantly boosting India's prospects in national and international sports," he said. The centres will be established across India under the Khelo India scheme. These centres can be at the state, district or block level, utilising existing sports facilities like schools or community centres. At present, thousands of athletes are being covered at SAI Training Centres (STCs), including erstwhile Special Area Games (SAG) centres funded under the State Level Khelo India Centre (SLKIC) vertical of the Khelo India scheme. He said that the centres would provide training and infrastructural facilities to players for athletics, football, volleyball, hockey and kabaddi. These centres also serve as a means of spotting promising talent who can receive further training and monetary assistance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Gwalior, Ghaziabad, Delhi Cantt, and other cities have been adopted as SLKIC in partnership with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Officials said that at these centres, the expenditure for lodging, boarding, education expenses, competition exposure, sports training and equipment are incurred by govt. Meanwhile, to celebrate World Bicycle Day, a Sundays on Cycle event was organised by the Delhi govt under the Fit India Mission. Minister Ashish Sood flagged off the campaign in his assembly constituency, Janakpuri. The event saw hundreds of youths, school students, senior citizens, and RWA representatives participate. "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has taken several significant steps to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country. His initiatives like the 'Fit India Movement' and 'Khelo India Movement' have now become widely popular across India," Sood said. He added, "It is heartening to see people of all age groups coming together with awareness and enthusiasm for health and fitness, thus taking this movement forward."
