Sports ministers' Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad ends with focus on school games, coaches and 2036 Olympics
The two-day Chintan Shivir of sports ministers of States and UTs, led by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, concluded in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025, with a focus on the 2028 and 2036 Olympics.
Summary
The two-day Chintan Shivir of sports ministers of States and UTs, led by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, concluded in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025; day one was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam. Participants agreed that a collaborative approach is needed to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and to perform better at Los Angeles 2028. To aim for a top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics, they discussed early talent identification, a reimagined National School Games, coach standardisation and athlete welfare. Mandaviya said the National Sports Repository System is being upgraded.
Key facts
- Concluded
- 8 March 2025, Hyderabad
- Led by
- Mansukh Mandaviya
- Goal
- Top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics; better show at LA 2028
- Focus
- School sports, coaches, athlete welfare
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At the sports ministers' Chintan Shivir that ended in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025, India's goal was a top-10 finish at which Olympics?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2036 Summer Olympics
Stakeholders agreed talent identification must begin early for India to secure a top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics, which India hopes to host.