The world's biggest sporting event, the Maha Kumbh Olympics, began from Friday.
A Cheer for India Programne was organized at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi with the aim of encouraging and wishing 127 Indian players participating in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Sports Nisith Pramanik, encouraged the Indian players by being present and wishing them well.
The programme was telecasted live on Doordarshan. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister of the state, Yashodhara Raje Scindia also congratulated the players.
She said that the players of the state have proved that if they get good coaches, state-of-the-art equipment and high quality sports facilities, then the talents growing up in the rural environment can also increase the pride of the country by showcasing their skills at the international level.
The Sports Minister said that together we should encourage the Indian players. He expressed hope that Indian sportspersons will earn maximum medals for the country in this year's Olympics.
Cheer for India program by Doordarshan Live telecast from Nagar Stadium.
Departmental officials, sports coaches and players, including Director Sports and Youth Welfare Pawan Jain, participated in the program and encouraged the Indian players participating in the Olympics.
Many Olympians, Arjun and Dronacharya awardees, sports coaches, international players and dignitaries from across the country participated virtually in the Cheer for India event organized to encourage the Indian contingent.