Through a virtual medium, The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, engaged in the Khelo India Conversation and urged young individuals along with the sports fraternity to collaborate in making India a sporting force in the world. He praised the organizers, Union ministers, chief ministers and millions of MY Bharat volunteers who supported this mission. When mentioning the approaching National Sports Day, which falls on 29th of August, the Prime Minister expressed his good wishes to the players and sports lovers of India. He saluted the great hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, and called it a time when one of India’s sporting legends should be remembered.

Mr. Modi mentioned that the role of sports transcends mere medal counts. In his opinion, sports help develop a person’s personality, bring honour to families, and helps the nation present itself positively on the world map. The Prime Minister reiterated his famous quote, “Those who play will thrive.”

The Prime Minister praised Major Dhyan Chand’s contribution in reinforcing the sports legacy of India and the sporting links with the outside world. He further stated that India keeps working towards the bonding and success initiated by Dhyan Chand.

During his address, Prime Minister Modi brought up an important issue pertaining to Indian sports. According to him, the country has historically lagged behind in many Olympic events. For example, during the 2012 Olympics, India competed in just 13 types of sports. He emphasized that this way, the country is missing too many opportunities to obtain medals at the events.

Narendra Modi stated that in order to upgrade India's standing in the global sports arena, India has to pay more attention to different sports disciplines. He explained that the nation has a long coastline and mountain massifs; therefore, it has a potential for such types of sports as surfing, climbing, and winter sports.

During the speech, PM Modi also suggested that the Indian government should develop a strict plan for locating the strong suits of various districts. At the same time, he talked about the necessity to create facilities for sports training in these districts.

The Prime Minister ended his speech by urging stakeholders to start working on identifying young talents for the 2036 Olympics straight away. He called for organising a nationwide program aimed at discovering promising children aged from 5 to 15 years. In particular, he insisted that the process of selection should consider both a child's interest and physical suitability for a particular sport.

PM Modi mentioned the Khelo India Samvad is more than just a conversation platform; he considers it a significant step in molding India's future sports landscape. He urged the youth to link their dreams with those of the broader country and brainstorm ideas that can improve sports policies and talent.

While discussing the topic of fitness and living healthy, PM Modi referred to Fauja Singh as a prime example of someone who lived fitness all his life. He also mentioned the importance of sports in helping young individuals fight against drug addiction.

The Prime Minister pointed out that sports is slowly but surely being recognized as a viable career option in India as seen from the growing interest among people in activities like triathlons, 5k and 10k races, hyrox, and pickleball.

He reminded that participation from bottom levels must be improved and asked schools and parents to prioritize physical education. According to him, there is nothing more important than the sports centers and playing grounds.

PM Modi finished his address by noting the increased job opportunities in sports domain. He urged youngsters to think about these areas and contribute to the nation through their ideas.