India Missing Out on Olympic Medals by Not Entering Many Sports: PM
What Happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India does not participate in nearly half the sports on the Olympic programme, limiting its chances of winning medals. He called it a “bitter truth” and urged greater focus on disciplines where India has little or no presence.
Key Takeaways
Modi highlighted sports such as surfing and sport climbing, saying India’s coastline, mountains and diverse geography offer untapped potential. Expanding participation across more Olympic sports is key to improving India's medal tally, he said.