Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that India is continuously moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chouhan was addressing the inaugural programme of Khelo India Youth Games at Tatya Tope Stadium.
Medal winners in youth games will be given Rs. 5 lakh
CM Chouhan said that only yesterday India's women's team won the T-20 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The players of Madhya Pradesh who come after winning medals will be given a prize of Rs. 5 lakh for the next games. CM Chouhan established the sports torch Amarkantak.
Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur said that India’s young players are doing well at the international level. Traditional sports have been included at the national level.
State Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia said that a new chapter of sports is starting with the Khelo India Youth Games in the saga of Madhya Pradesh.
Culture and historical heritage of MP depicted
The ceremony started with the national anthem. A dance on Shiv Bhakti was presented. About 100 meter long stage was built in the main ground of TT Nagar Stadium, in which the culture and historical heritage of Madhya Pradesh was depicted.
In this, images of Narmada Ghat, Khajuraho Temple, Bhimbetka, Shri Mahakal Mahalok, Sanchi Stupa, Temple of Orchha, Bhedaghat and Gwalior Fort were made.
Laser show and colorful display of fireworks
The launch programme of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 also saw a laser show and a colorful display of fireworks.
Shaan and Neeti Mohan mesmerized sports lovers
Renowned playback singers Shaan and Neeti Mohan mesmerized the players and sports lovers present in the programme with their performances along with songs and music.
Folk artistes presented ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat
A group of 100 folk artistes presented ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ by famous South Indian Drummer Sivamani and group. Apart from this, Abhilipsa Panda’s performance on ‘Har Har Shambhu’ and Nataraj Dance Group, G-20’s ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ by Prince Dance Group enthralled one and all.
A laser show and a colorful display of fireworks was also presented in the launch programme of Khelo India Youth Games 2022. Eminent TV star Jay Bhanushali anchored the event.