Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacts with Commonwealth Games champions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s Commonwealth Games medalists, noting that the nation’s sporting success depends on cultivating a sports culture beyond infrastructure. He said athletes’ medals inspire school‑children more than any verbal encouragement and highlighted the role of the Khelo India Scheme and the Sports Authority of India in nurturing talent. The Prime Minister recalled regular interactions with sportspersons during his tenure, praised their emotional journeys, and affirmed that Indian athletes now command respect and even fear on the international stage. He also referred to recent upgrades of sports facilities in Varanasi and Bhopal.