Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 10, 2026, accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan, for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The visit featured the release of the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap, which aims to promote cooperation in sports training, capacity building, sports science and technology, and sports industry investment. The roadmap also includes plans to organize an India-Australia Youth Sports Festival. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the role of sports in bringing people together and noted that India and Australia are entering a significant decade in international sports, with India hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and Australia hosting the Brisbane Olympics in 2032. The leaders interacted with young athletes participating in Kabaddi, Australian Football, and Cricket exhibition games during the visit. Australian sporting legends Steve Waugh and Lisa Sthalekar were present at the event, which underscored the growing importance of sports and cultural exchanges within the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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