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Key Points

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Prime Minister’s speech is part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem.

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Over 1,500 schools, colleges, and institutes such as Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Management, National Institutes of Technology and All India Institute of Medical Sciences will participate.

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Leading athletes like Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, Gagan Narang and PT Usha will discuss their journeys and challenges.

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Focus areas include grassroots infrastructure, coaching, talent identification for the 2036 Olympics, and youth participation in governance.

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Students are encouraged to join the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Quiz and register on the My Bharat portal.

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Summary

The virtual event will involve more than 1,500 educational institutions, with top Indian sportspersons sharing their experiences and discussing talent development for the 2036 Olympic Games.

The programme also aims to involve youth in sports governance, leadership training, volunteering and the My Bharat portal for future opportunities.

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New Words to Learn

17 words
initiative
a new plan or project
ecosystem
the whole system that helps sports grow
grassroots
the basic level where many people start
talent
special skill or ability
Olympics
big international sports games held every four years
governance
how leaders make decisions
leadership
guiding and helping others
volunteering
helping without getting paid
nation-building
working together to make the country better
medal
a prize for winning in sports
journey
the story of how someone grew and learned
challenge
a difficult thing to overcome
scientific
using science and tests
pathways
different routes or ways to reach a goal
elite
the very best athletes
dialogue
a talk or conversation
portal
a website where you can find information
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