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.
The Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 will be held in two stages. The first part of the Khel Mahakumbh was held from the 10th to the 16th of December, 2022, while the second phase will take place from today until the 28th of January, 2023.
The event is organised in Basti District by Lok Sabha MP from Basti, Harish Dwivedi since 2021.
Chief Miniter Yogi Adityanath was present at the function at the venue in Basti.
