Sania Mirza, MC Mary Kom, and Rannvijay Singha Join 'Play Sports' as Brand Ambassadors
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Ambassadors | Sania Mirza (6-time Grand Slam winner, former World No. 1 in women's doubles), MC Mary Kom (6-time World Champion, Olympic bronze medallist), Rannvijay Singha (Actor) |
| Initiative | Play Sports |
| Objective | Create a sustainable sports ecosystem in India by working with schools, developing sports, managing sports infrastructure, running academies, and scouting talent from grassroots. |
| Aims | Improve sports infrastructure and training facilities in Delhi NCR and Jaipur initially, then expand nationwide. Upgrade existing infrastructure and develop playgrounds where none exist. Provide equipment support and develop sports curriculum for schools. |
| 2036 Olympics | Play Sports aims to prepare the next batch of Olympians by scouting talent from schools and providing proper training and equipment support. |
| India's Goal by 2036 | Prime Minister Modi aims to make India a top-10 sporting nation by 2036, requiring mass participation from the country's youth. |
| India's Olympic Vision | India's dream to host the 2036 Olympics reflects its growing global stature and commitment to sports development. It aims to showcase cultural heritage, technological advancements, and sports infrastructure. |