Modi declares National Games open; says nepotism, corruption plagued sports activities in nation earlier

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the thirty sixth National Games right here on Thursday.

Indian sportspersons couldn’t carry out nicely prior to now attributable to nepotism and corruption however his authorities cleaned up the system, he stated on this event.

Speaking at a gala ceremony on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera space right here, he praised Indian athletes for successful medals in varied worldwide occasions such because the Olympics within the current occasions.

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“The country’s sportsmen were capable in the past too. This movement of winning medals could have started earlier too. But, instead of professionalism, there was nepotism and corruption in sports. We have cleaned up the system and pumped in new confidence among the youth,” he stated in his deal with to the cheering crowd.

“Your victory in sports will pave the way for the country’s success in other fields. The soft power of sports will significantly improve our country’s image in the world,” he stated to the sportspersons.