Athletes Credit Government Support as India Eyes Top Olympic Medal Count by 2036

International fencing medalist Shreya Gupta said the dialogue gave her a fresh surge of inspiration, noting that over six lakh women now take part in the Asmita League. "Sports in India have transformed dramatically in the last twelve years," she remarked, adding, that she believes India will lead the medal tally at the 2036 Olympic Games. Double world champion Sandeep Singh praised the prime minister's clear outline of future sports plans and expressed hope that India will soon host the Olympics, while Atif from Gulmarg thanked the government for providing a platform that keeps youth away from substance abuse.