“Not much is done to promote non-cricket sports in India. There is a lot of talk about how sports needs to reach the grassroots and how it should be introduced as a subject in school, but nothing has been done to that effect.” NeedsShouldHas BeensDoneSchoolSportsSubjectsEffectsIndiaCricketGrassrootsSubjects In School Author:Gagan Narang
“I don't look at sports as something which merely tones up the body. I look at it as a tool of education that stimulates the mind and brings in a culture of discipline.” MindLooksBodyCultureSportsDisciplineToolsIndiaTone Author:Narendra Modi
“The image of a country is not just about economic and military strength. The soft face of a country also makes a difference. Sports are one such soft power which can capture the world's attention to India.” WorldCountryFacesSportsDifferencesAttentionEconomicMilitaryIndiaMaking A DifferenceCapture Author:Narendra Modi
“If sports do not hold significance in our life, we cannot nurture sportsman spirit as a "Sanskar" in our society and without such "Sanskars", the society cannot flourish!” IfsSpiritSportsOur LivesIndiaOur SocietySignificanceNurtureSportsmanSportsman Spirit Author:Narendra Modi
“Sports must become an indispensable and inseparable part of our social life. Competitiveness is just a by-product.” SocialSportsProductsIndiaIndispensableInseparableSocial LifeCompetitiveness Author:Narendra Modi
“I wish to become the greatest player in the world. I want to uphold the honor of India, the USA and of my coach and make basketball a prominent sport in India.” WorldWantWishSportsPlayerHonorBasketballIndiaCoachesUsaProminent Author:Satnam Singh Bhamara