2024, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Part C

The purpose of this study was to examine the necessity for government policies to prioritize the development of grassroots sports programs. The study sample included 41 athletes, both male and female, from various Khelo India centers in the Kashmir division, aged 14 to 20 years. These athletes had participated at different competitive levels, including All India, North Zone National, and various state-level championships. Data were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed, revealing a strong consensus that government policies should indeed prioritize grassroots sports program development.