Saansad Khel Mahakumbh

Posted on January 20, 2023 by admin1 2386

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The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23.

About Saansad Khel Mahakumbh

Saansad Khel Mahakumbh has been organised in Basti district by Shri Harish Dwivedi, Member of Parliament from Basti since 2021.

The Khel Mahakumbh organises various competitions in both indoor and outdoor sports like wrestling, kabaddi, kho kho, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, handball, chess, carrom, badminton, table tennis etc.
- Apart from these, competitions in essay writing, painting, rangoli making etc are also organised during the Khel Mahakumbh.
Significance: The Khel Mahakumbh is a novel initiative that provides an opportunity and a platform for the youth of District Basti and neighbouring areas to showcase their sporting talent, and motivates them to take sport as a career option.
- It also endeavours to inculcate the spirit of discipline, teamwork, healthy competition, self-confidence and nationalism among the youth of the region.

Source: PIB

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