Haldwani, Feb. 14 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the essence of 'sports' is to have the spirit of victory, not to be disheartened by defeat, and to be inspired to win again even after a loss.
Addressing the closing ceremony of 38th 'National Games' in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Shah said that the future of Indian sports is bright and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through initiatives like "Fit India and Khelo India," has inspired every youth to engage in sports.
He said that national records were made in several sports, including weightlifting, shooting, and athletics, which has raised hopes of winning medals at international competitions, an official statement said.
He said that with the successful conduct of the 38th N...