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Rajnath Singh Lauds Indian Athletes' Global Rise, Eyes LA 2028 Promise

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the outstanding performances of Indian athletes on the global stage, linking their success to growing confidence among the youth. He highlighted historic wins in cricket and squash, along with promising performances in shooting and boxing, as indicators of great promise for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Singh commended the Khelo India programme for significantly increasing women's participation in sports through nationwide leagues. He also noted the commendable efforts by states like Uttar Pradesh in promoting sports-oriented higher education, citing the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Praises Indian Sports Rise, Khelo India Impact

  • Praise for recent global sports successes
  • Highlight of women's participation boost via Khelo India
  • Focus on sports-specialized higher education
  • Optimism for LA 2028 Olympics promise
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"Our players have delivered outstanding performance...": Rajnath Singh hails rise of Indian sports

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Indian athletes' global success, highlights Khelo India's role in boosting women's sports and sports education.

"In the past few years, our players have delivered outstanding performances in many international competitions. This shows how sky-high the confidence of our young Indian players is today - Rajnath Singh"

Lucknow, April 13

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday praised the recent performances of Indian athletes on the global stage, noting that their success in international competitions reflects the growing confidence and self-belief among the country's young sportspersons.

From historic Women's ODI World Cup wins in cricket last year and squash to breakthrough performances by young stars in shooting and boxing, Indian sports have offered a great promise for the LA 2028 Olympics.

Harmanpreet Kaur led India in last year's Women's World Cup, while Suryakumar Yadav followed it up by captaining the men's side to a T20 World Cup triumph at home in March. On the squash front, India bagged their first-ever Mixed Team World Cup title in Chennai.

"In the past few years, our players have delivered outstanding performances in many international competitions. This shows how sky-high the confidence of our young Indian players is today," Rajnath Singh said while addressing the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in Lucknow on Monday.

Rajnath highlighted that states are increasingly focusing on sports-oriented higher education, praising Uttar Pradesh for its efforts and citing the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut.

"Now, efforts are also being made in the states for sports-specialised higher education. In this regard, Uttar Pradesh is doing highly commendable work. The example of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut is right before us," he added.

Rajnath also highlighted that the Khelo India programme has significantly boosted women's participation in sports, noting that Khelo India Women's Leagues are being held across multiple cities with strong turnout from female athletes.

The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grassroots level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country.

"Another encouraging outcome of the Khelo India program is the participation of our daughters. Khelo India Women's Leagues are being organised in many cities across the country. Women's participation in these events is quite high," Singh concluded.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Absolutely right. The confidence is visible. From Suryakumar's captaincy to the squash team's historic win, we are making a mark. Hope this momentum continues till LA 2028. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Good to hear ministers talking about sports. But we need more than words. Infrastructure at the district level is still poor. Hope the Khelo India funds reach the actual grounds and coaches.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows sports closely, the rise of Indian athletes in non-cricket sports is the real story. Shooting, boxing, squash... this diversification is key for Olympic success. Well done!
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Vikram M
Major Dhyan Chand Sports University is a fantastic initiative. We need more such institutions to provide structured education and training. Our athletes shouldn't have to choose between studies and sports.
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Karthik V
The women's leagues are a brilliant idea. When my sister participated in one, the exposure was immense. This is how we build a pipeline. More tournaments, more recognition! 💪

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