Grand inauguration of MP Khel Mahakumbh 3.0, 75,000 players will participate: Anurag Thakur

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Bilaspur. Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur once again provided a great platform to young sports talents in Hamirpur and inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur on Tuesday.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid were present as chief guests on this occasion. Apart from this, Lakhwinder Singh Wadali, Kuldeep Sharma “Naughty King”, “Pines of Harmony” Himachal Police Band and Aparshakti Khurana also graced the inauguration ceremony.

During the inauguration program of MP Khel Mahakumbh, Luhanu Maidan of Bilaspur was bathed in spectacular fireworks.

Inaugurating the Khel Mahakumbh grandly, Anurag Thakur said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that if you play, you will blossom and that is why the MP Khel Mahakumbh event is not only providing a platform to the talents of my Hamirpur parliamentary constituency but also giving them an opportunity to shine at the national and international level. Is also giving opportunities. Sansad Khel Mahakumbh has become the biggest platform for the players of Hamirpur parliamentary constituency to play, blossom and showcase their talent. 40,000 people participated in the first edition of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh and 45,000 people participated in the second edition. This time we have set a target of participation of 75,000 players. I extend my best wishes to all the players who will be a part of the event.”

Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid looked very happy after seeing this grand event being organized in Hamirpur parliamentary constituency and along with inaugurating the Khel Mahakumbh, they also encouraged the young talents.

Speaking about Khel Mahakumbh, Rahul Dravid said, “Khel Mahakumbh is a good initiative by Anurag Thakur to promote the players. As much as I have seen this program, it is a unique model of giving a platform to the players at the grassroots level, increasing competition among them and honing their talent, which cannot be appreciated enough. Through such events, the country gets future players who carry the flag of India high in international competitions. I extend my best wishes to Anurag Thakur and all the players participating in this event. ,

Rohit Sharma described this mega sports program organized by Anurag Thakur as a very meaningful initiative for the youth.

Giving the sports disciplines and other important information included in the event this time, Anurag Thakur said, “This time, volleyball, kabaddi, cricket, basketball and athletics have been included in the Khel Mahakumbh. All the village/panchayat level teams have been included in the event. Sports disciplines will be invited to participate. Separate categories will be created for both boys and girls to promote gender equality.”

–IANS

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