India Targets 2036 Olympics: PM Modi Plans Talent Hunt for Underrepresented Sports
The plan will use artificial intelligence and existing sports programs to find children aged 5 to 15 and expand India’s Olympic medal prospects.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympic Games, announcing a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 to identify future prospects.
- The initiative seeks to bolster India's performance in disciplines like aquatics and cycling, where the nation struggles to qualify and currently misses out on competing in two-thirds of Olympic events.
- Artificial Intelligence will power fitness battery tests used to evaluate children, building on the existing Khelo India Talent Development scheme that operates 1,067 centres nationwide.
- Modi stated the goal is for India to participate in at least three-fourths of events by 2036, a push coinciding with preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
- India's expansion strategy mirrors China's approach for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, though the official outcome of the 2036 bid is not expected to be known until 2029.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated from the Red Fort that the country must focus on sports where Indian athletes currently have a low presence. To achieve this, he announced the launch of a "Sports Talent Hunt" campaign at the village, city, and school levels. A special focus will be on boys and girls aged 5 to 15.
PM Modi calls India ‘stong contenders’ for 2036 Olympics, announces talent hunt
India's bid for the 2036 Olympics gains momentum as PM Modi announces a talent hunt for young athletes aged 5 to 15, aiming to enhance participation in Olympic sports and improve India's global standing.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on India's 80th Independence Day from the Red Fort, announced an ambitious nationwide talent identification program for children aged 5 to 15. This initiative aims to cultivate future champions for the 2036 Olympic Games, alongside reiterating India's strong bid to host the mega event. 🏆 PM Narendra Modi Launches Nationwide Talent Hunt Ahead For 2036 Olympics Games On Occasion of Independence Day 202…
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