Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday entreated all of the sports federations to formulate massive plans for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics in order that India improves its position further.
"All the sports activities federations ought to play a vital function and we ought to work collectively to formulate a massive challenge so that during 2024 and 2028, India's function improves further," Mr Thakur, instructed reporters. Mr Thakur is in Bengaluru to participate in a bunch of occasions along with interplay with the athletes.
According to him, the public perception closer to sports has modified with the authorities giving impetus to athletics, which led to India's remarkable overall performance in the Olympics and Paralympics.
"The biggest thing is the changing attitude towards sports. When the government is giving all sorts of facilities and when Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself speaks to the sportspersons and encourages them, it has an impact on every section of the society, whether be it individual, corporate, sports associations or any other organisation," Mr Thakur said.
The Minister recalled that when he was on the flight, people came and complimented him saying that India has done well in the Olympics and Paralympics. He said the response cricket used to get, is now seen for Olympics games.
India won seven medals in the Tokyo Olympics including one gold and two silvers, while in Paralympics this year, the country won 19 medals including five gold and eight silver.