There has been a massive change in the way the government looks at sports: Yashodhara Raje
As sports minister of Madhya Pradesh, Yashodhara Raje played a significant role in improving the state’s performance in sports, particularly at the Asian Games.
Published : Dec 09, 2023 15:28 IST – 6 MINS READ
India’s record haul of 107 medals in the recently concluded Asian Games was celebrated with great fervour across the country. However, what may have gone unnoticed amid all the jollification is how the state of Madhya Pradesh improved its medal count by four times from its showing in the previous edition.
Sportstar sat down for a conversation with the outgoing MP sports minister, Yashodhara Raje Scindia, to discuss about the state’s grassroots programme, its excellence academies, new advancements in the ambitious Nathu Barkheda project, and more.