Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for an enhanced public-private partnership to provide renewed thrust to India’s sports economy. He highlighted that the Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities and resources. Mr Rajnath Singh stated this while addressing a gathering during the Final of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi today.

The Defence Minister stated that initiatives such as Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, coupled with the unprecedented development of sports infrastructure, have provided the youth a new platform to excel and move forward.

He added that the National Sports Governance Act and the Khelo Bharat Policy are set to yield immense benefits for talented athletes, and these measures will foster greater transparency and accountability within sports organisations. Mr Singh dubbed Polo as not merely a sport of strength and speed, but a blend of rhythm, strategy, coordination, discipline, and courage.