Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that a 'New Sports Culture' is transforming the state and India, emphasizing increased resources, confidence, and modern infrastructure for athletes. Speaking at the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, he highlighted how sports foster discipline, fitness, and personality development, expanding opportunities from village to national levels. Adityanath noted a rise in participation and medal wins for UP athletes, attributing this growth to transparent selection systems and mission-mode schemes under Prime Minister Modi's guidance.