"We Are Trying To Work With States...": Sports Minister Raksha Khadse On India's Bid To Host 2036 Olympics
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse said that the central government is trying to raise the level of sports infrastructure and facilities in states ahead of the 2036 Olympics, for which India has placed bids to get hosting rights. Khadse spoke to ANI during a press conference in the national capital on Friday. Speaking about preparations for the 2036 Olympics and how the states are contributing to help India achieve this massive dream, Khadse told ANI, "State has a big role in sports. Sports is a state subject. We are trying to work with state governments on developing and improving sports facilities and infrastructure. We are trying to get the Olympics hosted in 2036. We are trying to bring that Olympic standard of infrastructure in all states, so that it gives an advantage to centre and state governments."
