Khel Mahakumbh 2022 begins in Uttarakhand
Khel Mahakumbh 2022 started in Uttarakhand from Saturday. Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (Retd) inaugurated the Khel Mahakumbh by handing over sports torches to the players at Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Raipur. He said that Khel Mahakumbh would prove useful in creating a better sports environment in the state. Such sporting events will give an opportunity to the talented players to grow.
The Governor said that every sportsperson participating in the game should keep in mind that victory is not achieved only on the back of physical appearance and strength, but it also requires constant practice, concentration and intellectual ability. He said that play with the spirit of victory and bring laurels to the country and the state.
The Governor said that special opportunities are being given to differently-abled players along with competitions in various categories in the Khel Mahakumbh. With this, no talent will be deprived of opportunities, which is a commendable initiative.
Sports Minister Rekha Arya said that skillful players from the state would be selected from such events. These players will go ahead and make Uttarakhand’s name shine at the national and international level. She said that the objective of Khel Mahakumbh is to bring out the talent present in remote areas.
The sports minister said that more than two lakh players will participate in the competitions to be organized at Nyaya Panchayat, Block, District and State level.
