Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will preside over the meeting at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event will bring together Sports Ministers from various States and Union Territories, senior sports administrators, key government officials, and domain experts to discuss ideas and strategize a roadmap for India’s rise as a global sports powerhouse.
Updated On – 6 March 2025, 03:28 PM
Hyderabad: A two-day, high-level meeting to prepare a strategic vision for the 2029 Los Angeles Olympics preparations and also to debate India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Summer Games will be held in Hyderabad from March 7 to 8.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will chair the meeting to be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam here.
Sports Ministers from various States/Union Territories, senior sports administrators, key Government officials, and domain experts to exchange ideas and craft a roadmap for India’s emergence as a global sports powerhouse.
“The deliberations will focus on enhancing sports governance, grassroots talent identification, infrastructure development,
inclusivity, and fostering collaborations,” it is informed. Dr. Mandaviya, who is spearheading Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to elevate India’s sporting landscape, will engage in strategic discussions with stakeholders on India’s Olympic ambitions and strengthening the sports ecosystem.
The State representatives will present their best practices and innovative models during the Chintan Shivir where an overview of various schemes of Government of India and coordination with States/UTs, sports development and sports infrastructure partnership with corporates, talent search and nurturing of grass-root talent, promoting good governance in sports, deliberations on expanding Khelo India and Fit India, encouraging inclusivity in sports welfare of
sportspersons and coaches.
Welfare of Sportspersons & Coaches Dr. Mandaviya said the success of Indian athletes at the recent Uttarakhand National Games highlighted the country’s immense potential.
“Our goal is clear, which is, achieving Olympic excellence and making India a global sports power. By sharing ideas and best practices, we can ensure a structured and sustainable sporting framework. Hosting the Olympics is a national mission, and we must move forward together,” he said .
“A critical aspect of the discussions will be leveraging the expertise of former athletes. He urged the States to identify top sportspersons who can transition into coaching roles, bridging gaps in the sporting ecosystem and strengthening the talent development pipeline,” the Sports Minister said.
