National Sports Day is being celebrated on the birthday of world renowned hockey player Major Dhyanchand today. On the occasion of Sports Day, a bicycle rally was organised by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in all the districts.
Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Jitu Patwari rode a bicycle and inaugurated the rally in Indore. He cycled from his residence to the programme venue.
Sports Minister Patwari said that every person must indulge in sports. Sports bring a sense of positivity.
He said that sports facilities are being rapidly expanded in the state.
It is our endeavour to involve every family in sports. The state’s players are glorifying Madhya Pradesh not only in the country but also at the international level.
Patwari said that public participation will also be ensured in the expansion of sports facilities in the state. A better environment is being created for the game.
A cycle rally was taken out from TT Nagar Stadium at 7 am on the occasion of National Sports Day.
The rally was flagged off by international archer Ragini Marco, hockey player Vivek Sagar and international sailing player Harshita Tomar.
Director Sports and Youth Welfare SL Thausen, sports coaches and sports persons took part and gave the message of environment and cleanliness to the citizens.
The rally which started from TT Nagar passed through various routes reached board office square and turned back to TT Nagar Stadium.