Prime Minister addresses Khelo India Samvaad with youth from over 5,000 institutes
On 27 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Khelo India Samvaad by video conference, joined by youth and athletes from over 5,000 institutes, as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Khelo India Samvaad (Khelo India Dialogue) by video conference on 27 August 2026, addressing youth and athletes from over 5,000 institutes across the country. The dialogue was part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations; National Sports Day falls on 29 August, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Narendra Modi said sport is not only about medals but a campaign to channel India's sporting power and youth energy towards a Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister also urged India to master sports in which other countries win medals but India does not yet compete.
Key facts
- Event
- Khelo India Samvaad (Dialogue), via video conference
- Reach
- Youth and athletes from 5,000+ institutes
- Occasion
- National Sports Day 2026 celebrations
- National Sports Day
- 29 August – Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary
- Message
- Sport as a campaign for Viksit Bharat
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Khelo India Samvaad addressed by the Prime Minister on 27 August 2026 was part of celebrations for which day?
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Correct answer: B — National Sports Day
The Samvaad was part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations; the day falls on 29 August, Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary.
Youth and athletes from about how many institutes joined the Prime Minister's Khelo India Samvaad in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Over 5,000
Participants connected from over 5,000 institutes across the country.