Khel Mahakumbh is the grand sports extravaganza that takes place at the state level every year, where sports enthusiasts come from each district to participate in various sporting events.
Sports is essential for the holistic development of an individual and society. It instills the spirit of determination, teamwork, ethics and perseverance. These virtues are important in every aspect of life. Khel Mahakumbh took birth from an idea to promote sports in Gujarat, especially among the youth. This month-long sporting event involves participation of athletes from all villages, towns and cities of Gujarat across all age groups.
As a separate category of participants, the differently tabled and even senior citizens are encouraged to participate in these events. Even younger children are encouraged to learn and participate in various events with an aim to introduce and nurture the children's skills at an early age.
Khel Mahakumbh’ was initiated by the then CM of Gujarat and the present PM Narendra Modi in 2010 to mark the golden jubilee of formation of Gujarat in a grand celebration of Swarnim Jayanti, and has become increasingly successful ever since.
This year, under the guidance of the visionary Chief Minister of Gujarat Anandiben Patel, the Sports Authority of Gujarat organised Khel Mahakumbh, the sports festival of Gujarat which brought together talent from the farthest corners of the state on one stage.
The CM of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel, inaugurated the fifth series of the statewide Khel Mahakumbh on october 5, 2014 from Bhavnagar city. At this event, the CM appreciated the talent of Gujarat’s youth and declared to set up a state level table tennis and basketball academy for international championships and a synthetic athletic track for an intensive training of sportsman in Bhavnagar.
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