Date: 2025-11-06Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
MoS for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways Shri Harsh Malhotra launches Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi at East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex
On November 6th, 2025, the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi was launched at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex. Shri Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways, inaugurated the event alongside Ravinder Singh Negi, MLA Patparganj. The initiative aims to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness. Shri Malhotra highlighted the importance of grassroots sports culture aligned with the Prime Minister's vision for a 'Viksit Bharat', and emphasized the significance of physical fitness for all age groups. The Mahotsav seeks to identify and nurture genuine talent, promoting sports and fitness and featuring 11 competitions in athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, wrestling, football, and other sports, with participation for boys and girls across various age categories. Exceptional performers will receive support for district, state, and national-level competitions. Shri Malhotra cited the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 and the 5 S's of Sports: Speed, Stamina, Skill, Strength, and Spirit. Schools, colleges, sports clubs, and athletes are encouraged to participate. The release ID is 2186889, and the visitor counter is 304.
Key Entities Referenced
Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi: A flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, featuring 11 competitions across various disciplines.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: The ministry that Shri Harsh Malhotra represents as Union Minister of State.
Shri Harsh Malhotra: Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, who launched the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi.
Khelo Bharat Niti 2025: A landmark policy mentioned that aims to reshape the country's sporting landscape and empower citizens through sports.
East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex: The location where the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi was inaugurated.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoS for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport
& Highways Shri Harsh Malhotra launches
Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi at East
Vinod Nagar Sports Complex
Posted On: 06 NOV 2025 2:12PM by PIB Delhi
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi, a flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and
physical fitness, was inaugurated today at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex. Shri Harsh
Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways, graced the
occasion as the chief guest alongside Ravinder Singh Negi, MLA Patparganj and other officials.
In his address, Shri Harsh Malhotra emphasized the importance of building a robust sporting culture
at the grassroots level, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's vision for a 'Viksit Bharat'.
The Minister highlighted the significance of physical fitness for all age groups, lauding the
phenomenal participation of youth, which testifies to their boundless energy and spirit.
Shri Harsh Malhotra underscored that the Sansad Khel Mahotsav aims not only to promote sports and
fitness but also to identify and nurture genuine talent, guiding the youth towards building a stronger
nation.
Quoting the 5 S's of Sports - Speed, Stamina, Skill, Strength, and Spirit- Shri Malhotra emphasized
that Spirit is the greatest of all. He also mentioned the landmark Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, which aims
to reshape the country's sporting landscape and empower citizens through sports.
He stressed that sports should be given equal importance as education and culture, highlighting the
role of such initiatives in nurturing India's future sports champions.
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav will feature 11 competitions across various disciplines, including
athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, wrestling, football, and other sports, ensuring participation for
boys and girls across different age categories.
Shri Malhotra stated that Exceptional performers will be provided support and pathways to district,
state, and national-level competitions.
The Minister at the end appealed to schools, colleges, sports clubs, and local athletes to ensure
maximum participation and make the Mahotsav a grand success.***
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