PM Narendra Modi says, “I extend my best wishes to all the athletes and sports lovers who have come to Chennai from across the country. Together, you are showcasing the true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The warm people of Tamil Nadu, the beautiful Tamil language, culture and cuisine will surely make you feel at home. Khelo India Games, Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Winter Games and Khelo India Para Games are giving you an opportunity to play and also bring forward new talent. I am happy that the mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games is Velu Nachiyar.”PM Narendra Modi further says, “Our country has such a huge coastline. There are so many beaches, but now for the first time, Beach Games were organized in Diu. With this, a new chapter of Beach Games and sports tourism has started in India. Our coastal cities are going to benefit a lot from it. We are working hard to organise the 2036 Olympics and 2029 Youth Olympics in India.”