Distinguished guests include cricketers Mithali Raj, Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, former UK Chief of Defense Staff General Sir Nick Carter, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Sarvam AI co-founder Pratyush Kumar.

Focused on the theme of “Strength Within”, the Summit serves as a dynamic global forum highlighting India’s confidence and capabilities as drivers of its rise. It aims to bring together policymakers, industry leaders and changemakers to plan a future driven by India’s own ambitions and resilience. Situated at the intersection of national objectives and global aspirations, Rising India 2026 seeks to transform domestic ambitions into a roadmap for excellence on the global stage, inviting participants to be part of the movement to build a strong, self-reliant India.

Expressing his support for regional language commentary in sports, Mohammed Shami said, “I prefer local language for sports commentary. India has many languages ​​and people living in villages don’t always understand English.”

On the second day of the summit, Mohammed Shami also spoke about his experience in the 2023 World Cup He described the moment as a career highlight “Those were the best days of my life”, he said, highlighting the memorable moments and teamwork that made the tournament an unforgettable chapter in his journey as an athlete.