THE MP Sansad Khel Mahotsav (Parliamentarians’ Sports Festival), organised across the country at the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluded on Thursday. Approximately 10 million youths participated in this nationwide event, engaging actively in sports and fitness activities. Prime Minister Modi himself connected virtually with young participants from across the country on the occasion of the closing ceremony.

 

Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang stated that this festival will serve as a powerful platform to engage the youth in nation-building. He emphasised that the call of the Prime Minister is being embraced wholeheartedly, inspiring the younger generation to contribute to the country’s growth and development. He further announced that Madhya Pradesh will host the Khelo MP Youth Games from January 10 to January 31.

 

For the first time in the country, the state is conducting this initiative in collaboration with all state-level sports associations.The Khelo MP Youth Games will be organised at division, block, and state levels, providing young athletes with a structured platform to showcase their talent and promote sports culture across the State.

 

The closing ceremony witnessed the presence of Minister of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Krishna Gaur, former Union Minister Suresh Pachauri, MLAs Bhagwandas Sabnani and Rameshwar Sharma, Mayor Malti Rai, BJP District President Ravindra Yati, former MLA Dhruv Narayan Singh, former MP Alok Sanjar, BMC chairman Kishan Suryavanshi, and SAGE Group Chairman Sanjeev Agrawal, along with other public representatives and officials. Winners and runners-up of were felicitated during the event, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the spirit of youth sports.