Placeholder canvas

“Run for Rio” in New Delhi

Date:

Connecting the nation with the Olympic spirit and worth of sports in our lives, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is organising “RUN FOR RIO” on Sunday in New Delhi. The honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Nerendra Modi will flag off the event to celebrate India’s participation In the Rio Olympics.

Prime Minister, Modi will also release a publication of SAI on “Indian Olympics Journey”, which will highlight exciting information on India’s Olympics accomplishments. It is the first time, when a largest ever contingent of athletes is representing India in the games.

It is expected that around 20,000 school children will be participating in the event, which will start from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate and finish at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

In a Press Information Bureau press release, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel said that the purpose of the Run is not only to express our support and proud to our athletes, but also to connect public at large, especially children and youth, with the Olympic spirit and power of sports.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

Popular

More like this
Related

About 80,000 Leaders, Workers From Different Parties Join BJP Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections

New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming general elections 2024,...

Arvind Kejriwal’s ED Custody Extended Till April 1

New Delhi: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday extended...

Fact Check: Mohan Bhagwat-Led RSS NOT Supporting INDIA Bloc

A video alleging that the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh...

India’s ‘Election King’ Prepares For 239th Bid Despite Record Of Defeats

New Delhi: K Padmarajan, a 65-year-old tyre repair shop...