Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympic Games and announces a nationwide talent hunt as part of preparations. Speaking on Independence Day, he also frames the effort as a way to strengthen India’s presence across Olympic events.
Multiple outlets report that the talent hunt focuses on children aged 5 to 15, with officials planning specialized training for promising athletes identified across the country. The initiative is described as targeting sports where India does not currently compete strongly, with the aim of expanding the pool of talent and improving qualification and performance in more disciplines.
While all the coverage centers on the Olympics and the talent hunt, some outlets add additional context. One outlet links the broader sports push to India’s planning for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Another emphasizes Modi’s call to pay attention to “untapped” disciplines that have received less focus, underscoring a wider goal of building a stronger sporting ecosystem alongside the long-term hosting ambition.
