Chandigarh, May 15 (Agency) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the youth brigade of the state has made a mark world-wide in the field of sports and compared them to a diamond on the basis of their power, sharpness and sterling performance. He said efforts are being made by the state government to make this youth power capable as well as meaningful. “It is only because of these efforts that programmes like Sansad Khel Competitions will inspire the youth to move forward, help others and contribute to the progress of the country.” Khattar was speaking at the inaugural session of the state’s first Sansad Khel Competition organised in the series of programmes as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav through initiative of MP Naib Singh Saini on Brahmasarovar in Kurukshetra on Sunday. Earlier, CM Khattar, MP Saini, MoS Sandeep Singh and MoS for Women and Child Development Kamlesh Dhanda duly lit the traditional lamp and inaugurated the competition. They also flagged off the Marathon of the Sansad Khel which will run from May 15 to 18. Along with the Chief Minister, MP Saini, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sandeep Singh and Krishan Kumar Bedi also ran the Marathon till South Gate of Brahmasarovar. More than 3,000 men and more than 2,000 women from Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency ran the marathon.
The race started from Purushotampura Bagh and ended at Dronacharya Stadium via South Gate of Brahmasarovar, Sri Tirupati Balaji Temple, BR International Chowk, Brahmananda Chowk and Udham Singh Chowk. Sandeep Singh and MP Saini presented medals and cash to the awardees. As soon as the Chief Minister reached Purushotampura Bagh, he greeted everyone. Congratulating MP Naib Singh Saini and his team as well as the administrative officers and especially the heads of the schools for the successful organization of the marathon, he said with the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the unique programme like Sansad Khel Competition has been started. He said that these programmes will inspire the youth and participation in this Marathon will also increase the physical development, collective strength and enthusiasm and zeal of the youth. He said such programmes have been started only to channelise the energy of the the young generation in the right direction and use this power for the betterment of the country. MP Saini informed that wrestling, circle kabaddi and marathon have been organized in this sporting event from May 15 to 18. In these competitions teams have reached from block level. In this event, 30 men’s and 26 women’s teams will display their strength.