New initiative to bring out local sports talent
Chhattisgarhia Olympics will include Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Gedi, Pitthul, Volleyball, Hockey, Tennis, Children’s cricket sports competitions will be included
in Chhattisgarhia Olympics, from children to the elderly, all participants will be
Raipur, 06 September 2022
A new initiative has been taken to promote local and traditional sports in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarhia Olympic Games will be organized here from this year. This decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at the Chief Minister’s residence today. In Chhattisgarhia Olympics, where sports competitions like kabaddi, kho-kho and tennis, children’s cricket will be held in rural and urban areas, then in this Olympics, from children to hundred years old will also be able to participate as a participant. The special thing is that it is mandatory for the player to be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh to participate in the Chhattisgarhi Olympic Games here.
It is worth mentioning that Shri Bhupesh Baghel has taken a special initiative to carry forward Chhattisgarhia culture and rural tradition after taking oath as the Chief Minister. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel himself is also seen trying his hand in traditional sports on many occasions. The Chief Minister’s attachment to traditional games has also been seen in such a way that, during his program including meet-and-greet, he reaches among the children and starts playing Bumblebee, Kanche (Banti), Gilli-Danda, Pitthul.
Chhattisgarhia Olympics organized at four levels-
Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Gedi, Pitthul, Volleyball, Hockey and Tennis Ball cricket were included in Chhattisgarhia Olympic Games-2022. Competitions in these games will be held in both men’s and women’s categories. At the same time, this Olympic Games will be held here at four levels, Gram Panchayat, Block, District and State level. Chhattisgarhia Olympic Games will be organized at the state level in the capital Raipur. For technical assistance in organizing these games, the cooperation of sports coaches of Chhattisgarh Sports Development Authority, representatives of state and district sports associations and physical teachers of the education department will be taken.
Training for
National and International Competitions – Sports Coaches (Coachs) will prepare talented players of Chhattisgarhia Olympic Games-2022 for national and international competitions. This is a golden opportunity for the athletes to enhance their career as a player at the national and international level.
There will be committees for sports events – Different committees will be constituted by the state government for organizing sports events at village panchayats and 146 block levels . The convener of the committees constituted at the gram panchayat level will be the sarpanch and the convener of the committees formed at the block level will be the block officer. For the food, transportation and other facilities of the players participating in the games, budget will be made available to the Gram Panchayats and Blocks.
