January 15, 2018 8:02 PM

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Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore unveils Khelo India Anthem

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore today unveiled the Khelo India Anthem to encourage mass participation and promote excellence in sports. Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi Col. Rathore said, Khelo India is a unique programme focused on building a strong sport ecosystem and is committed to long-term professional development of athletes. He said, the government aims at taking this initiative to as many sportspersons and aspirants across the country as possible.Khelo India School Games will be held from 31st of this month at multiple venues across Delhi ncluding,Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex and Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The school games encompass 16 sports disciplines such as Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. The games will be broadcast on Star Sports, which will inspire more youngsters to become a part of this sporting revolution in the years to come.

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