Sports Min Mandaviya shares Prez Droupadi Murmu's vision to turn tribal talent into global sporting power

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views that ongoing support for tribal athletes via initiatives such as the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports superpower".

Highlighting the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games, Mandaviya echoed the President's view that nurturing tribal talent is a critical step toward India achieving international sports dominance.

Taking to X, he shared a piece written by President Murmu, in which she writes about the transformative power of sports through #KheloIndiaTribalGames 2026, outlining how talent, training, and opportunity can empower tribal youth and shape India’s global sporting future.

"Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji (@rashtrapatibhvn) writes about the immense sporting potential of our tribal youth and how the Khelo India Tribal Games will provide them with essential facilities," he wrote in a caption.

"She emphasises that sustained encouragement to tribal sportspersons can create a pool of players who will establish India as a global sports superpower," he added.