Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian athletes for performing well and winning medals at various international games and tournaments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 36^th National Games on Thursday at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera in Gujarat.

Watch: PM Narendra Modi declares 36th National Games open at Motera, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/ovRdT38iYt

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Speaking at the inauguration of 36^th National Games he said the Indian athletes were capable in the past of winning medals. Indian athletes could not perform well in the past due to nepotism and corruption but his Government cleaned up the system, he added.

The largest Cricket stadium in the world is hosting the largest sports event for the nation with the youngest population: PM Narendra Modi as he declares open the 36th National Games at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/voURIbvW26

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Modi in his address to the cheering crowd said that instead of professionalism, there was nepotism and corruption in sports. We have cleaned up the system and pumped in new confidence among the youth. Your victory in sports will pave the way for the country’s success in other fields. The soft power of sports will significantly improve our country’s image in the world.