From Messi to Olympics 2036: Federation Politics, India’s Sports Future with Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

Sanj Samachar Exclusive Interview Watch the Interview with Shri Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Sports Minister, wherein he talks for the first time after India getting Commonwealth Games 2030. Mr. Karann Shah, Executive Editor of Sanj Samachar, speaks with Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, for an in-depth interview that touches upon policy, performance, and the path ahead for India as a global sporting nation. From the government’s vision of placing India among the world’s top 10 sporting nations, to addressing disputes between federations and athletes, ensuring transparency in selections, and strengthening the sports quota for jobs — the interview delves into the real challenges and reforms shaping Indian sports today. Key discussions include the proposed National Sports Bill, the role of corporate companies in nurturing talent, rapid development of sports infrastructure, and the Ministry’s stand on safety and accountability in both government and private sporting events. The conversation also explores India’s global ambitions — hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030, bidding for the Olympics 2036, lessons from CWG 2010, and whether cities beyond Ahmedabad will get opportunities to host mega events. The interview further covers the future of football in India, the Messi visit controversy, ISL prospects, and concludes on a lighter note with the Sports Minister sharing his personal connection with sports. A must-watch dialogue for athletes, administrators, sports enthusiasts, and everyone interested in India’s sporting future. Timeline 0:00 Highlights of the Interview 2:24: Shaping the Culture of Sports in India : Mission to be in top 10 nations of the world 11:28 Dispute between Federations and Athletes, smoothening process for medals and data of each athlete 15:22 Job for athletes in Sports Quota 16:54 Questions about transparency in selection process for athletes 19:56 National Sports Bill : Restrictions on Federations, politics in sports body, sports tribunal 23:18 Role of Corporate Companies in nurturing athletes and giving responsibilities for developing games 25:25 Development of Sports Infrastructure in the country 27:54 Messi visit to India, controversy in Kolkata : Future of Football in India, Is ISL happening ? 30:03 Sports Ministry will assure that mishaps don't happen in future even in private events 31:00 Getting Commonwealth 2030 and process behind it ; bidding for Olympics 2036 34:27 Financial irregularities and controversies in Commonwealth Games 2010 in India 35:40 Ahmedabad is the host, but will other cities get a chance to host any sports ? 36:14 Chances for hosting the Olympics 2036 ? 36:57 Does the Sports Minister play any Sports? Host : Karann Shah, Executive Editor, Sanj Samachar Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karann.shah... Facebook :   / 1jvr9ckzud   Twitter : https://x.com/Karann_Shah?t=YKoWjUCPV... Guest : Shri Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Sports Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mansukhmand... Facebook :   / 18bu4xt4ft   Twitter : https://x.com/mansukhmandviya?t=3hrPy... #sports #sportsnews #commonwealthgames #olympics #messi #india #podcast #interview #talkshow #cricket #federations #nationalsportsbill #messicontroversy #ISL #ipl #athletes #jobsforathletes #jobs