Khelo India Youth Games introduced to revive sports culture: Minister Mama Natung
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ITANAGAR: Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Mama Natung attended the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)-2022 held at the Tatya Tope Nagar Stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
The KIYG-2022 was inaugurated by Union Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Singh Thakur along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and joined by Arunachal Pradesh Sports & Youth Minister Mama Natung, MoS for Sports Nishith Pramanik and others on the inaugural day event.
Speaking to this correspondent, Natung informed that the Khelo India Youth Games had been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grassroots level by building a strong framework for all sports played in the country, and also establishing India as a sporting nation.
He said that the event was one of the most important youth games in the country, and the athletes from Arunachal Pradesh would also be participating in various events. He said that youths from the state were excited as well as well prepared to shine in the upcoming events.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always made efforts to take sports forward in the country. Moreover, these games will provide an opportunity to the children of poor families to move forward," he said, adding that the Union Minister Anurag Thakur had informed that a budget of Rs. 3200 crore would be provided for Khelo India Games.
Meanwhile, the team manager of the Arunachal Pradesh Weightlifting team, Satrughan Gungli said that he, along with his team, would be leaving for Bhopal to participate in the KIYG.
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