Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Hyderabad on March 7-8, with a strategic focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Summer Games.
The two-day brainstorming session will bring together sports ministers from various states/UTs, senior sports administrators, key government officials, and domain experts to exchange ideas and craft a roadmap for India’s emergence as a global sports powerhouse. The deliberations will focus on enhancing sports governance, grassroots talent identification, infrastructure development, inclusivity, and fostering collaborations.
Dr. Mandaviya, who is spearheading Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to elevate India’s sporting landscape, will engage in strategic discussions with stakeholders on India’s Olympic ambitions and strengthening the sports ecosystem. State representatives will share their successful strategies and creative approaches during the Chintan Shivir. These ideas and practices, which have worked well in their regions, will be presented to help improve the overall sports ecosystem and contribute to India’s sports development goals.
Emphasizing the significance of a collaborative and result-oriented approach, Dr. Mandaviya said, “The success of Indian athletes at the recent Uttarakhand National Games highlights our immense potential. Our goal is clear: achieving Olympic excellence and making India a global sports power. By sharing ideas and best practices, we can ensure a structured and sustainable sporting framework. Hosting the Olympics is a national mission, and we must move forward together.”
A critical aspect of the discussions will be leveraging the expertise of former athletes. Mandaviya has urged states to identify top sportspersons who can transition into coaching roles, bridging gaps in the sporting ecosystem and strengthening the talent development pipeline.
