The second phase of the Chhattisgarhi Olympic Games, organized for the protection and promotion of Chhattisgarhi folk sports, has started in Raipur district. Today Panchayat and Rural Development Minister and in-charge of the district Mr. Ravindra Choubey inaugurated the district level competitions under the Chhattisgarh Olympics at the local Subhash Stadium. On this occasion, Mr. Choubey said that Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has tried to save the traditional sports of Chhattisgarh through this sports event and to give them a new identity at the world level. Mr. Choubey said that the success of this event has been proved only by the participation of children, youth and elders in large numbers in every village. This is a very happy moment for the people of Chhattisgarh. The Panchayat Minister congratulated and congratulated all the players and people of the state participating in this district level competition. On this occasion, Mayor of Municipal Corporation Raipur Mr. Ejaz Dhebar, Mayor of Birgaon Municipal Corporation Mr. Nand Lal Dewangan, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission Mr. Gyanesh Sharma, Chairman of Cooperative Bank Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Collector Mr. Dr. Sarveshwar Bhure and CEO of District Panchayat Mr. Akash Chikara, eminent public representatives and school students were also present. Giving information about the event, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Bhure said that as per the wish of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, the Chhattisgarh Olympic Games is going on from October 6. For these games, the entire district was divided into 6 zones. The winners in the zone level games are now getting a chance to participate in the district level competition. The collector informed that the district level competitions will continue till November 25. The winners of these games will also be given citations. District level winners will be able to participate in state level competitions. Fourteen sports, three grounds, fourteen hundred players – in this competition, now the zone level winners will compete in 14 sports. Raipur district level sports competitions are being organized on three big grounds. Competitions of Kabaddi, Banti, Pithul, Billas, Fugdi, Gedi Run and Bhaura are being held at Netaji Subhash Stadium. Kho-kho, gilli-danda and tug-of-war competitions are being held at the Sapre Shala ground. Competitions for 100 meters race, long jump, lame and Sankhali games are being held at Swami Vivekananda Stadium Kota. About one thousand four hundred players are participating in these games.Like this:Like Loading…Continue Reading