Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:14am on 27 Oct 2023,Friday Sports
Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that this year's sports budget is three times larger than it was nine years ago. Speaking at the 37th National Games inauguration in Goa, he celebrated India's recent sports successes, including a record 107 medals at the Asian Games. Modi highlighted government efforts to enhance sports infrastructure, athlete selection transparency, and financial support. He expressed India's readiness to host the 2036 Olympics and noted the nation's rising sports achievements. The National Games in Goa feature over 10,000 athletes in 43 sports disciplines and run from October 26 to November 9.