The grand sports festival, organised by Kreeda Bharati and TYC, saw Bhutia as the chief guest in the first session. Addressing the gathering, Bhutia praised the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts in promoting sports, stating, \u201cThe initiatives of Yogi ji for football are remarkable. If UP progresses, India progresses. Hosting the 2036 Olympics will take Indian sports to great heights.\u201d He further emphasised the need for collaborative efforts between the government and institutions like Dream Sports Foundation to enhance sports infrastructure and training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the second session, Anurag Thakur took centre stage, stressing the importance of promoting India\u2019s traditional sports on a global platform. \u201cWe need to take our indigenous sports like Kabaddi, Kalaripayattu, Mallakhamb, and Kho-Kho to international levels. Before the world recognises our traditional sports, we must embrace them first. During my tenure as Sports Minister under Prime Minister Modi\u2019s leadership, we started actively promoting our native sports, and I am glad to see the momentum continue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside the distinguished guests, the event was hosted by Avneesh Kumar Singh, President of Uttar Pradesh Kreeda Bharati, along with senior officials of Kreeda Bharati and TYC Director Geeta Singh. Avneesh Kumar Singh reaffirmed the organization's commitment to providing world-class sports facilities and nurturing talent at the grassroots level. \u201cOur goal is to identify and train athletes from rural areas and pave their way to the Olympics,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The highlight of the day was the intense Kabaddi final between Haryana and KashiPrant, with Haryana emerging victorious. Throughout the day, young athletes from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and other states showcased their skills in India\u2019s ancient sports, including Mallakhamb. Wrestling and archery competitions also captivated the audience, while traditional games like Kho-Kho, Kalaripayattu, and archery provided thrilling entertainment. The Mallakhamb final is scheduled for Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside the distinguished guests, the event was hosted by Avneesh Kumar Singh, President of Uttar Pradesh Kreeda Bharati, along with senior officials of Kreeda Bharati and TYC Director Geeta Singh. Avneesh Kumar Singh reaffirmed the organization's commitment to providing world-class sports facilities and nurturing talent at the grassroots level. \u201cOur goal is to identify and train athletes from rural areas and pave their way to the Olympics,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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