Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished luck to all of the athletes participating within the Khelo India University Games 2023 in Guwahati. Speaking to the gamers by way of video conferencing, PM Modi stated, “I want to extend my best wishes to all the players participating in the Khelo India Games in Guwahati.”

PM Modi expressed happiness that these sports-related occasions are being held throughout India and youth are getting an opportunity to play and blossom. “I am happy that today such sports-related events are being organized everywhere from North to South and from West to Eastern India. Today we are witnessing the Khelo India University Games in the North East… These events show that youth in every corner of the country are getting more and more opportunities to play and blossom. I also appreciate the government of Assam and other states for organising Khelo India Games..,” stated PM Modi.

He additionally stated {that a} new ecosystem is being made for youth. “From training to scholarship, a favourable environment is being created for players of the country. A record budget of Rs 3,500 crores has been given for sports this year,” he concluded.

Amidst a palpable buzz, Guwahati is on the brink of host the opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi. A land that has produced legendary musicians like Bhupen Hazarika and the favored Zubeen Garg, will see well-known playback and composer Papon carry out on the Sarusajai Sports Complex, Guwahati on Monday. The Games, being performed throughout seven sister states of the North-East, will finish on February 29. The Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur will likely be attending the Khelo India University Games alongside Assam Chief Minister, Himata Biswa Sarma. This is the fourth version of the ever-growing Games. Close to 4500 athletes from 200 Universities are taking part in KIUG 2023. (ANI)

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