<span style="color: #222222;">Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry will organise – 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day today. Few of the prominent athletes who will be the part of this initiative are Commonwealth Games and World Championships Gold Medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympics and CWG medalist Bhavina Patel, Tokyo Olympics and CWG medalist Manpreet Singh among others.<br />''<br />'''Meet the Champion' is a unique school visit campaign that was kicked off by Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in December last year. It has reached various parts of the country over the past few months. During the school visit, the champion athlete shares their experiences, life lessons, and tips on how to eat right and also give an overall inspirational boost to school children.<br />''<br />''In the evening, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, along with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will also have a special virtual interaction with a few Sports and Fit India Fitness Icons of the country. They will discuss the importance of Fitness and Sports in India. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik will also present on the occasion. Sports Authority of India will also be celebrating this year's National Sports Day, as part of the FIT INDIA campaign, with the theme of Sports as an enabler for an inclusive and fit society.</span><br />