Khelo India Tribal Games will establish India as global sports superpower: President Murmu

By  News On Air   Apr 03, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu today said that the sports-talent of the country’s youth including the tribal communities forms an invaluable social capital for the nation. In her article titled Tribal Sports Talent: Our National Pride,  President Murmu emphasized that continued strengthening of the momentum built by Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will create a pool of players who will establish India as a global sports superpower. The President further hailed the Khelo India initiative for providing appropriate sports ecosystems for all geographical regions, social segments and institutions from the local to the national levels. President Murmu added that the energy of young people finds constructive expression through sports. The President highlighted that the government’s efforts to identify and develop sports-talent among the youth have started delivering good results in national and international tournaments.