Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MoS Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse launches “Khelo
Raver – Sansad Khel Mahotsav” in her constituency,
urges maximum participation from sports fraternity
Posted On: 29 AUG 2025 9:44PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, on occasion of National Sports Day
2025, announced the launch of “Khelo Raver – Sansad Khel...
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MoS Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse launches “Khelo Raver – Sansad Khel Mahotsav” in her constituency, urges maximum participation from sports fraternity
Posted On: 29 AUG 2025 9:44PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, on occasion of National Sports Day 2025, announced the launch of “Khelo Raver – Sansad Khel Mahotsav” in her Lok Sabha constituency.The Mahotsav will serve as a vibrant sporting platform to identify, nurture and celebrate talent from the grassroots level while spreading the message of fitness and youth engagement.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Khadse said, “Sports is not just about competition, it is about character- building, discipline, and creating a healthy and confident society. Khelo Raver is an opportunity for every youngster in our constituency to showcase their talent and embrace the Fit India spirit.” The Minister appealed to schools, colleges, sports clubs, academies, and local athletes across the constituency to ensure maximum participation and make the Mahotsav a grand success. She emphasized that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of promoting grassroots sports through Khelo India and taking India towards becoming a global sporting nation.The Sansad Khel Mahotsav will feature competitions across a wide range of disciplines including athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, wrestling, football, and traditional indigenous sports, ensuring participation for boys and girls across different age categories.
Smt. Khadse also highlighted that exceptional performers from the Mahotsav will be provided pathways to district, state, and national-level competitions under various sports development schemes.
Concluding her address, the Minister said, “I appeal to every parent, teacher, coach, and sports enthusiast of Raver to encourage our children and youth to participate. Together, let us make Khelo Raver a festival of talent, energy, and pride for our constituency.” ***** Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander(Release ID: 2162098)