Vij said that all these 15 international-sports competitions would be organised in the districts of Ambala, Panchkula, Karnal, Rohtak, Gurugram, Bhiwani and Hisar.
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Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs minister, Anil Vij on Sunday said that a state-level ‘Khel Mahakumbh’ would be organised between 23 and 25 October in which about 7,500 sportspersons from the state would participate in 15 international- sports competitions.
Vij said that all these 15 international-sports competitions would be organised in the districts of Ambala, Panchkula, Karnal, Rohtak, Gurugram, Bhiwani and Hisar.
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About 3,800 men and 3,700 women sportspersons would take part in these competitions. Before this Mahakumbh, district level competitions would be organised in the districts and the winners of these district-level competitions would then participate in this state-level event.
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The minister said that this Khel Mahakumbh would play an important role in encouraging and refining the talent from villages.
The events would include competitions of Gymnastics and Badminton in district Ambala, Athletics and Table Tennis in district Panchkula, Volley Ball and Judo in district Karnal, Hockey and Wrestling in district Rohtak, Boxing and Kabbadi in district Bhiwani, Handball, Archery and Tennis in district Gurugram, Football and Basketball in district Hisar.
Vij said that various sports instructors, officers and employees have been deputed at all the competition venues of the State so as to conduct the Games successfully. For this the officials have been directed to reach their venues by October 22, the minister added.
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