New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Central Government has created an ecosystem that prioritises skills and talent for players' selection criteria, opening a pathway for anyone to reach the top at a young age. He also added that the government has opened "unlimited opportunities" for the players.

Virtually addressing the Sansad Khel Mahotsav closing ceremony, PM Modi said, "Today, opportunities in sports are not limited; they are unlimited. Today, an ecosystem has been created in the country where selections are not based on introduction or authority, but on thier skills and talents. Today, even a child from the poorest of poor families can now reach the top at a young age."

PM Modi emphasised on...