Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday that the Khelo India Para Games have proven to be a catalyst that has sparked a fire of inclusion across the nation and athletes painted the playing arenas with not only their wins but also their "stories, spirit and unwavering passion".<
While inaugurating Khelo India Para Games 2023 on Monday in New Delhi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the 'Khelo India' campaign is famous among crores of people in the country.
Over 1450 participants from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board will participate in these Games between December 10 and 17 at three venues in Delhi.
Olympic medallist wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence ahead of the Wrestling Federation of India election which will be held later this month
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will formally inaugurate the Khelo India Para Games 2023. More than 1,400 players from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board are participating in these games between December 10 and 17 at three venues in Delhi.
Thakur took to social media X and wrote, "With great joy and satisfaction, I'm pleased to announce that the first edition of Khelo India Para Games will be held from 10 to 17 December in New Delhi."
Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit is honoured with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur applauded Dixit for her "unparalleled talent".
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur wished for the success of the Indian team and is hopeful that the Men in Blue will create history by defeating Australia in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday hoped for the win of the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup final which will be played between India and Australia in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media to congratulate star India batter Virat Kohli on completing his 50th ODI century, which is a record in cricket.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur presented cash awards to para-athletes on Thursday for their exceptional performances in India's record-breaking performance in the recently concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.