Second phase of 'Saansad Khel Mahakumbh' to be inaugurated by PM Modi today: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday virtually inaugurate the second phase of the 'Saansad Khel Mahakumbh at around 1 pm. The event is being organised in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district.

The 'Khel Mahakumbh' is a novel initiative that provides 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, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

All you need to know about Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 

• The event is being organised in Basti District by Lok Sabha MP from Basti, Harish Dwivedi since 2021.
• 'Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23' is being organised in two phases. The first phase was organised from December 10 to 16, 2022, and the second phase will be held from January 18 to 28, 2023.
• The Khel Mahakumbh organises diverse competitions in both indoor and outdoor sports like wrestling, kabaddi, kho kho, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, handball, chess, carom, badminton, table tennis etc.
• Competitions in essay writing, painting, rangoli making etc. Are also organised during the event.
• It also endeavours to inculcate the spirit of discipline, teamwork, healthy competition, self-confidence and nationalism among the youth of the region

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