‘Every village must produce a champion': CM Saini at Khel Mahakumbh
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Panchkula: A grand celebration of sportsmanship and youth energy unfolded on Saturday as the 6th State-Level Khel Mahakumbh was ceremonially inaugurated at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula.
Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini declared the event open with the kick-off of a kabaddi match and extended his encouragement to all participating athletes.
Addressing the gathering, CM Saini highlighted that 15,410 athletes from across Haryana will participate in 26 different sports disciplines, showcasing their talents and aspirations. "Khel Mahakumbh is not just a tournament; it's a powerful platform that gives wings to the dreams of our youth," he said.
Saini reminded the audience that this initiative began during Haryana's Golden Jubilee year in 2017, and five successful editions have since been organised. CM Saini affirmed that preparations have already begun for Olympics 2036, with Haryana playing a proactive role. He expressed confidence that Haryana's athletes will help India win the highest number of medals in the global event.
He reiterated the vision: "Every village in Haryana should produce a sportsperson who can hoist the national flag on the international stage."
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He stated that the long-term goal is not just to make Haryana the sports capital of India, but of the world. In addition to the Khel Mahakumbh, a comprehensive sports calendar for the state includes events in wrestling, boxing, volleyball, athletics, badminton, swimming, basketball, taekwondo, gymnastics, and handball, among others.
"Ten years ago, we envisioned connecting every child with sports, developing sports grounds in every village, and offering youth the opportunities they deserve," said Saini.
Kisan Utsay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 20th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, transferring Rs 20,500 crore to the bank accounts of 9.7 crore farmers across the country. Out of this, Rs 353 crore was credited to the accounts of 16.77 lakh farmers in Haryana. To mark this occasion, a state-level PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas programme was organised in Panchkula, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated as the chief guest.
Similar celebrations were held in other districts, where cabinet and ministers of state were present. Farmers across Haryana also listened to the Prime Minister's address live.
Later, addressing newly recruited Group-D employees at a state-level 'sammelan' held in Panchkula, the CM urged them to work with the spirit of "public interest above all" and to function as a team to build a strong, inclusive, and self-reliant Haryana. MSID:: 123062462 413 |
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