'Collective dream of 1.4 billion Indian hearts': Nita Ambani on inclusive Olympics vision at 141st IOC Session in Mumbai

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, Nita Ambani, the Chairperson of Reliance Foundation and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), threw her support for a vision that called for an Olympics that is accessible to everyone. She was speaking at the event held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Saturday where she listed out India’s vast potential, particularly in the field of sports. Also read:  PM Narendra Modi confirms India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics Nita Ambani said that India has limitless potential and young Indians can and will excel on the global stage in various areas of human endeavour, including sports. “This represents the collective dream of 1.4 billion Indian hearts and the shared determination of 1.4 billion Indian minds… Today, we commit to nurturing and empowering our 250 million school-going children through the Olympic values of friendship, excellence, and respect,” she said. Nita Ambani also described the IOC session in Mumbai as a defining moment in India’s sporting history. She went on to encourage people involved to reaffirm their commitment to the guiding principles of the Olympic Movement and make all efforts for an Olympics that includes, involves, and belongs to everyone. This IOC session is historical for India as it is beings hosted in the country after 40 years. India was able to host this IOC session owing to the leadership of Nita Ambani who led a successful campaign for the rights in February 2022 at the 139th IOC session in Beijing. Nita Ambani also praised the efforts of the Narendra Modi government for putting a lot of emphasis on advancing sports and supporting athletes. “You are the leader of the world’s largest democracy and the Architect of New India. Your support for sports has turned this session in India into a reality," said added. Furthermore, Nita Ambani said that the IOC Session was a convergence of two powerful forces: the Olympic Movement that unites humanity, transcending all barriers, and host India, the world’s largest democracy. Disclaimer: Firstpost is a part of the Network18 group. Network18 is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.