Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan flagged off the Champions Rally from Chief Minister’s residence this evening before the closing ceremony of Khelo India Youth Games. Union Minister of State for Sports, Youth Affairs and Home Affairs, Nishith Pramanik, Sports Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Yashodhara Raje Scindia and Padma Shri Khel Ratna awardee and Olympian shooting player, Gagan Narang were present.
The players took part enthusiastically in this rally. Principal Secretary Sports Deepti Gaur Mukherjee and Sports Director Ravi Gupta were also present while flagging off the rally.
Padmashri Olympian shooter Gagan Narang said that Chief Minister Chouhan has organized Khelo India in the best possible way. Madhya Pradesh has set a benchmark in organizing the best ever Khelo India Games. We can make the Olympic dream come true. The players and youth present here today are fortunate to have seen this first stage.
Narang extended best wishes to the Madhya Pradesh government and the players. He flagged off the Champions Parade along with Chief Minister Chouhan.
Chief Minister Chouhan flagged off the Champions Rally and the special bus. Various artistes performed with the bus. RJ Anadi conducted the programme. Bikers, break dancers and cyclists performed at the event. A dance performance was given on the Khelo India Games anthem “Hindustan Ka Dil Dhadka Do”. Chief Minister Chouhan, Union Minister of State for Sports Pramanik, Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia also participated collectively in the song.