Sansad Khel Mahotsav

Why in news?

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways launches Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi at East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex.

• Sansad Khel Mahotsav – It is a flagship initiative to promote grassroots sports and physical fitness, led by Members of Parliament.
• Aim – To nurture local talent and build a stronger sporting culture in line with vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
• Objective – To bring the community together through sports and fitness and to take the message of 'Fit India' to every home.
• Organized – Across Lok Sabha constituencies with support from Khelo India and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
• Features
  • 3 level competition – Including games at the village, block/ward, and parliamentary constituency levels.
  • Categories – Include traditional games, football, athletics, wrestling, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, cricket and other sports.
  • Fun activities – like tug of war, lemon spoon race, and sack races to ensure wider participation.
• Participants – Boys and girls from different age categories will participate, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their abilities.
• Impact –
  • Encourages discipline, sportsmanship, and community bonding.
  • Acts as a talent pipeline for national-level sports programs.
  • Strengthens MP-led development through sports infrastructure and youth outreach.

References

1. PIB | Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi
2. DD News | Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025