Gandhinagar, May 6 -- Over the last two decades, Gujarat's youth have made the state proud by turning sporting talent into professional success, much of it driven by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2010, as Chief Minister, he launched the pioneering Khel Mahakumbh initiative, which revived Gujarat's sports culture and discovered talent even in the remotest areas.

Athletes like Sarita Gaikwad and Murali Gavit have since brought global recognition to the state. Notably, World Athletics Day, observed on May 7, promotes fitness and youth participation in sports. Gujarat's state-level athletics competitions under Khel Mahakumbh reflect this spirit, actively supporting its goal.

Over 6,300 athletes participated in...