Chandigarh, May 15 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the youth brigade of Haryana has made a mark in the world in the world of sport. He compared them to a diamond on the basis of their power, sharpness and sterling performance.

Efforts are being made by the State Government to make this youth power capable as well as meaningful. It is only because of these efforts that programmes like Sansad Khel Competitions will inspire the youth to move forward, help others and contribute to the progress of the country.

Sh. Manohar Lal was speaking at the inaugural session of the state's first Sansad Khel Competition organized in the series of programmes as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by the efforts of Member Parliament, Sh. Naib Singh Saini on Brahmasarovar in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

Earlier, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, MP, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sh. Sandeep Singh, and Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda duly lit the traditional lamp and inaugurated the competition. They also  flagged off the Marathon of the Sansad Khel which will run from May 15 to 18. 

Along with the Chief Minister, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, Sh. Sandeep Singh and Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi also ran the Marathon till South Gate of Brahmasarovar. More than 3,000 men and more than 2,000 women from Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency ran the marathon. The race started from Purushotampura Bagh and ended at Dronacharya Stadium via South Gate of Brahmasarovar, Sri Tirupati Balaji Temple, BR International Chowk, Brahmananda Chowk and Udham Singh Chowk. Here Sh. Sandeep Singh and Sh. Naib Singh Saini presented medals and cash awards to Amarpreet Singh of Ambala, and Ritika of Ambala who stood first in the men's and women's category respectively and honoured Mohit Pradhan of Yamunanagar, and Anjali of Dayalpur Kurukshetra who stood second in their respective categories.

As soon as the Chief Minister reached Purushotampura Bagh, seeing the enthusiasm of the players, he greeted everyone and made everyone chant Bharat Mata ki Jai. Congratulating Sh. Naib Singh Saini and his team as well as the administrative officers and especially the heads of the schools for the successful organization of the marathon, the Chief Minister said that with the efforts of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the unique programme like Sansad Khel Competition has been started.

He said that these programmes will inspire the youth and participation in this Marathon will also increase the physical development, collective strength and enthusiasm and zeal of the youth. He said that such programmes have been started only to channelise the energy of the the young generation in the right direction and use this power for the betterment of the country.

Sh. Naib Singh Saini informed that wrestling, circle kabaddi and marathon have been organized in this sporting event from May 15 to 18. In these competitions teams have reached from block level.  In this event, 30 men's and 26 women's teams will display their strength.

In this programme, Sh. Sandeep Singha and Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda also expressed their views. At the end of the programme, Sh. Naib Singh Saini presented a shawl and a memento to the Chief Minister.  On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Mukul Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Dr. Anshu Singla and other officials and BJP leaders were present.