The Chhattisgarhia Olympics now underway is reviving traditional games among the people. Two of its six legs are over and the final stage will be held in Raipur on January 6.
An official communiqué said there was a lot of enthusiasm about the tournament among all sections. People from all social classes were taking part in the games.
The government is committed to conserving and protecting the tradition and culture of Chhattisgarh, it said.
It is also striving to preserve traditional games like kancha, bhawra, kabaddi, kho-kho, langdi race, 100 m. race, chair race, pitthul, gedi race, billas fugdi, gilli danda and long jump.
While people are participating in the competitions, crowds encourage the players.
Even elderly people who haven’t played these games for a long time can be seen in the playgrounds.
Different prize amounts have been decided in all age groups.
In the group category, the first prize is Rs. 10,000, the second prize is Rs. 7,500 and the third prize is Rs. 5,000.
In solo competitions, the first prize is Rs. 1,000, the second prize is Rs. 750 and the third prize is Rs. 500.