Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla highlighted the essential role of youth in forging a progressive nation during the Pradhan Mantri Sansad Khel Mahotsav-2026 prize distribution in Mahbubnagar. Speaking at the district stadium, he emphasised that sportsmanship, discipline, and team spirit are the pillars of national development. He credited initiatives like Khelo India and the Fit India movement for identifying rural talent and fostering inclusive growth, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of using sports to build self-confidence and national unity.