US EditionKey Highlights From PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': Monsoon Fury, Khelo India, Pratibha Setu and More - The Statesman
Prime Minister Modi praised Jammu and Kashmir's sports achievements including over 800 athletes at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival and Pulwama's first day-night cricket match.
- During the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat on August 31, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Rashmita Sahoo and Mohsin Ali, praising their sporting achievements and determination.
- Organised from August 21-23 at Dal Lake, the Khelo India Water Sports Festival featured six disciplines with over 800 athletes from 28 states and Union territories, supported by the Jammu and Kashmir government and Sports Authority of India.
- Rashmita Sahoo from Odisha has collected two gold medals at the festival and amassed 41 medals since 2017, including 13 golds.
- Modi said Jammu and Kashmir achieved new sporting milestones despite floods, Pulwama district's first day-night Royal Premier League match drew record crowds, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Modi urging more youth sports support.
- Local leaders urged corporate India to support sports via CSR, while coach Bilquis Mir credited SAI's Nehru Park Centre for transforming Mohsin Ali's career.
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Cricket in Pulwama, Pratibha Setu and Swadeshi push: Full text of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi highlighted the country’s first Khelo India Water Sports Festival held at Dal Lake in Srinagar, and praised the ‘Pratibha Setu’ portal for giving thousands of UPSC aspirants a second chance
Key highlights from PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': Monsoon fury, Khelo India, Pratibha Setu and more - The Statesman
In the 125th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, PM Modi spoke on the devastation caused by the monsoon, highlighted the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Dal Lake, and praised the ‘Pratibha Setu’ portal for supporting UPSC aspirants.
PM Modi Interacts with Rasmita Sahoo, Moshin Ali from Khelo India Water Sports Festival During Mann Ki Baat
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. To give listeners a closer experience of the event, PM Modi also interacted with two participants, Rasmita Sahoo from Odisha and Moshin Ali from Srinagar. Sports News | PM Modi Interacts with Rasmita Sahoo, Moshin Ali from Khelo India Water Sports Festival During Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi Mann Ki Baat: J&K's sporting triumph to Pratibha Setu for UPSC aspirants
This edition of Mann Ki Baat highlights significant developments in Jammu and Kashmir, including the first day-night cricket match in Pulwama and the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival in Srinagar. The program features conversations with athletes Rashmita Sahu and Mausin Ali, who share their journeys and experiences. Ali stated, "Sir, my dream is to win an Olympic medal." A new digital platform, 'Pratibha Setu,' is introduced to connect…
PM Modi Lauds J&K For Scripting New Milestones In Sports Arena
PM Narendra Modi Srinagar- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir for scripting new milestones in the field of sports, despite facing challenges such as floods and heavy rains. PM Modi highlighted Pulwama’s first-ever day-night cricket tournament and Srinagar’s historic water sports festival at Dal Lake as shining examples of the region’s growing enthusiasm for athletics. Delivering the 125th episode of his monthly radio…
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