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Sania Mirza, Mary Kom And Rannvijay Singha Join Play Sports As Brand Ambassadors

Six-time Grand Slam winner and former World No. 1 in women’s doubles Sania Mirza, six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom and actor Rannvijay Singha have joined ‘Play Sports’ as brand ambassadors. Play Sport’s objective is to create a sustainable sports eco system in India by working with schools, developing sports, managing sports infrastructure, running academies and scouting talent from grassroots.

What are the aims of play sports?

“Play Sports aims to improve the sports infrastructure and training facilities at schools and societies in Delhi NCR and Jaipur in the first phase and then take it to the entire country. They are also involved in upgradation of existing sports infrastructure at schools and where there is none to develop playgrounds of various sports. Play Sports also provides equipment support and develops sports curriculum for schools.

2036 Olympics

The 2036 Olympics will be held after 12 years and Play Sports aims to prepare the next batch of Olympians by scouting talent from schools and providing them proper training and equipment support,” added the Padma Bhushan and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna recipient.

To make India a top-10 sporting nation by 2036

Modi aims to make India a top-10 sporting nation by 2036 and for that mass participation is required by the country’s youth. “India’s dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics is a vision that reflects the country’s growing stature on the global stage and its deep commitment to the development of sports.

India’s desire to showcase its rich cultural heritage

This ambitious endeavour symbolises India’s desire to showcase its rich cultural heritage, technological advancements, and burgeoning sports infrastructure to the world. Initiatives like Play Sport will help the country fulfil PM Modi’s vision and act as a spring board for youngsters to make a name for themselves at the world stage,” Mary Kom said.

 

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