Gujarat Prime Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and other dignitaries were present.
“The largest stadium in the world hosts the largest sporting event for the nation with the youngest population. When the event is so extraordinary and unique, the energy will be just as extraordinary,” said Prime Minister Modi.
He said that the players’ victory on the playing field and their excellent performances also paved the way for the country to win in other fields and added: “I often say to fellow sportsmen: success begins with action.”
Modi further stated that Fit India and Khelo India have become a mass movement.
That’s why today more and more resources are given to players and also more and more opportunities “.
The best Indian athletes present the Torch of Unity to Prime Minister Narendra Mod.
Making a mantra to all players, Modi said: “If you want to win the competition, you have to learn to live with commitment and continuity. We should never consider defeat and victory in sport as the last word.”
“Up until eight years ago, Indian players participated in less than one hundred international events. Indian players now participate in more than 300 international events,” Modi added.
The prime minister also said the country’s sports budget has increased by nearly 70% over the past eight years.
Meanwhile, the PM asked players from other states to definitely enjoy the Navratri event along with the sport.
Praising Narendra Modi, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said the state has become a politician led under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
“The state sports policy was pioneered by him. The development of a world-class sports university in Baroda is almost complete,” he added.
