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• Cricket being the most popular sports receives the limelight while other sports
in India are often neglected.

• Parents in India still do not realize the importance of sports. Some
conservative families only consider education important and do not encourage
children to participate in sports and come forward.
Initiatives

• Khelo-India is a national programme for the development of sports in India.
This programme aims to popularise sports and give the players platforms and
recognition.
• Schemes for the promotion of sports among people with disabilities have also
been developed
• We have a separate National Sports Development Fund for allocation of
resources towards sports.

Conclusion
India is a storehouse of talent. There are a number of sportspersons who can make
the country proud. They just need some support from the government and they will
shine.
We as responsible residents should also encourage sports activities and realize that
sports are as important as education.

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