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By PTI Jan 18, 2023 4:29:26 PM IST (Published)
The ’Khel Mahakumbh’ is a novel initiative that provides an opportunity and platform to the youth of Basti and neighbouring areas to showcase their sporting talent and motivates them to take sport as a career option.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the second phase of the 'Saansad Khel Mahakumbh' in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district.
The ’Khel Mahakumbh’ is a novel initiative that provides an opportunity and platform to the youth of Basti and neighbouring areas to showcase their sporting talent and motivates them to take sport as a career option.
Speaking at the event, Modi stated that sports tournaments should be a continual process to improve athlete training. He stated that our society's attitude toward sports is evolving, which has resulted in India's best-ever performance in the Olympics and Paralympics.