Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Union Minister Stresses Equal Importance for Sports in East Delhi Mahotsav Launch
A big sports festival called the Sansad Khel Mahotsav has started in East Delhi!
A government minister, Harsh Malhotra, said that playing sports is just as important as going to school or learning about art and music.
This festival is all about finding talented young athletes in the neighborhood and helping them get better at sports like running, kabaddi, and football.
They also want everyone, young and old, to be more active and healthy.
The minister hopes this will help India find its next sports stars and make the country stronger.
The festival will have many different games, and the best players will get help to compete at higher levels.
Everyone, including schools and sports clubs, is encouraged to join in and make the event a big success.
Union Minister Harsh Malhotra stated that sports should be given the same importance as education and culture.
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi was launched at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex.
The initiative aims to promote local sporting talent, physical fitness, and build a grassroots sporting culture.
The Mahotsav will feature 11 competitions across various disciplines, including athletics, kabaddi, and football.
Exceptional performers will receive support to advance to district, state, and national-level competitions.
- Who
- Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, MLA Ravinder Singh Negi, officials, youth, and participants.
- What
- Launch of Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi, an initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness.
- When
- Thursday (specific date not provided). The Mahotsav is for 2025.
- Where
- East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex, East Delhi.
- Why
- To give sports equal importance as education and culture, build a sporting culture at the grassroots, identify and nurture talent, and promote fitness.
Sports Importance
Focus of Mahotsav
Prioritization
Sports Importance
Union Minister Harsh Malhotra stated that sports should be given equal importance as education and culture.
Focus of Mahotsav
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi initiative is primarily focused on promoting local sporting talent and physical fitness, with the goal of identifying and nurturing talent.
- Event Name
- Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi
- Inaugurated By
- Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra
- Inauguration Date
- Thursday
- Inauguration Venue
- East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex
- Number of Competitions
- 11
- Disciplines Included
- Athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, wrestling, football, and other sports
- Key Policy Mentioned
- Khelo Bharat Niti 2025
