Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the opening of the 36th National Games here. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Indian players could not perform well in the past due to nepotism and corruption, but his government cleaned the system.
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Speaking at a grand function held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera area here, he praised Indian athletes for winning medals in various international events like Olympics in recent times. “The sportspersons of the country were capable earlier also. This medal winning movement could have started earlier also. But, instead of professionalism, there was nepotism and corruption in the game. We have cleaned the system and instilled new confidence in the youth. ,” he said in his address to the enthusiastic crowd.
“Your victory in sports will pave the way for the country’s success in other fields.
The soft power of sports will greatly improve the image of our country in the world.”
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