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When the maidans disappear, where doesthe nation go to play?

As the country celebrates National Sports Day on Saturday, for youngsters to choose the playground over the PlayStation, there first needs to be a playground left to choose.

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SHUBHANSHU DWIVEDI29 Aug 2026, 12:08 pmUpdated 3d ago1 min readIndiaIndia

India — SHUBHANSHU DWIVEDI

When the maidans disappear, where does the nation go to play?

As the country celebrates National Sports Day on Saturday, for youngsters to choose the playground over the PlayStation, there first needs to be a playground left to choose.

This report is published with credit to Times of India. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on Times of India →

Source: Times of India · SHUBHANSHU DWIVEDI. Published 29 Aug 2026, 12:08 pm.

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