# Modi announces nationwide talent hunt for 2036 Olympic hopes 2026-08-15T06:36:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 4 independent outlets Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for children aged five to 15 as India pursues the 2036 Olympics. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said selected children would receive specialised training to become world-class athletes. He also urged India to compete in sports where it has little or no presence. The Times of India reports that the programme may use artificial intelligence and fitness tests covering endurance, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, balance and movement. Modi said India currently contests about one-third of Olympic events and wants participation in at least three-fourths by 2036. India’s hosting bid is expected to be decided in 2029, while the country will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - rediff.com Tags: Commonwealth Games, India, Khelo India, Narendra Modi, Olympics, Target Olympic Podium Scheme Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-announces-talent-hunt-targets-2036-olympics-for-india/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-announces-talent-hunt-targets-2036-olympics-for-india/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.