Sports activities will be held in the state from 29 to 31 August

On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'One hour in the sports field' to inspire youth and citizens towards fitness, a three-day sports and fitness program will be organized from 29 August to 31 August on the National Sports Day organized in Madhya Pradesh.

Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang reviewed the preparations for the program at TT Nagar Stadium, Bhopal and gave necessary guidelines. Mr. Sarang said that this sports festival to be held on the occasion of the 120th birth anniversary of the magician of Hako, Major Dhyanchand, will promote sports spirit and Fit India campaign in the state. He directed that sports and fitness activities should be ensured in all 313 development blocks of the state. Along with this, public representatives, players, sports * promoters, schools and colleges should also be associated with this program to spread awareness among the citizens. On the occasion of National Sports Day, a grand state-level three-day sports festival will be inaugurated from Tatya Tope Stadium in the capital Bhopal on August 29. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will be the chief guest on this occasion. On this occasion, an exciting football match between Vicharpur village, famous as 'Mini Brazil', and Sardarpur village, rich in football talent, will attract sports lovers. Sports and fitness activities should be organized in all the blocks of the state.
Shri Sarang directed that maximum participation of people should be ensured in the program. Taking it to the grassroots level, sports and fitness activities should be organized in all the 313 blocks of the state. In this sequence, sports and fitness activities should be organized in all the 85 wards of Bhopal on August 30 and sports should be celebrated at the local level. This will create an atmosphere of sports in every village and city and citizens will be inspired to adopt an active lifestyle. On the second day of the program, on August 30, a large seminar will be held in Bhopal focused on sports and fitness, in which experts will give guidance on the importance of anti-doping and healthy lifestyle. On the closing day, August 31, a grand cycle rally will be organised from Van Vihar in the capital Bhopal to Lake View under Fit India 'Sunday on Cycle'. This rally will conclude with water sports at the Boat Club. Shri Sarang said that through this programme, the state will set a new example in realising the resolution of Fit India.