Minister of State for School and Higher Education Deepak Joshi inaugurated the 60th State-level school sports competition at Tatya Tope Stadium here on Friday.
Joshi took salute of march past by contingents of various divisions. The competition will continue till November 18. About 2500 students from 10 divisions are participating in it. The events of the competition will be held at BHEl Sports Authority, Kasturba Medical Sports Ground Habibganj, MVM, Sarojini Naidu Girls Higher Secondary School, 25th Battalion Range and TT Nagar Stadium.
Joshi said that games should always be played with sportsman’s spirit. He said that sports develop harmony and affection. Joshi said that students get opportunity to display their skill through sports. He said that special attention should be paid to convenience of players. Competitions of athletics, rifle shooting, sky martial art and cricket will be held. District education officer KPS Tomar informed about competitions. MlA Vishwas Sarang was also present on the occasion.