Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh celebrated its most profitable 12 months in sports activities because it set new data and achieved unprecedented milestones. Have a glance.

Khelo India Youth Games

The fifth version of Khelo India Youth Games was inaugurated on January 30 in Bhopal in presence of the then chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Singh Thakur. Held at 11 venues throughout eight cities, the occasion noticed over 5,000 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories competing for glory. The intense competitors culminated in successful 973 medals with Madhya Pradesh securing a formidable third place within the medal tally. The state’s contingent consisting of 474 athletes gained 39 gold, 30 silver and 27 bronze medals.

Asian Games

Taking success past nationwide borders, Madhya Pradesh’s athletes shone at Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, with 45 contributors contributing to a historic efficiency. The state gained 16 medals together with 6 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze, a major leap from 2018 Asian Games when Madhya Pradesh bagged 4 medals.

Asian Para Games

At Hangzhou Asian Para Games, state’s athletes gained 2 gold, 2 silver and a pair of bronze medals. Notable achievements included Prachi Yadav’s 1 gold and 1 silver, Manish Kaurav’s 1 bronze and Rubina Francis’s 1 bronze medal. Gajendra’s success in para canoeing earned a bronze medal. In Blind Judo, Kapil Parmar gained gold medal.

National Games

The state athletes left an enduring impression at National Games held in Goa. With 416 gamers competing in 37 video games, the state achieved its best-ever medal haul in National Games, amassing a complete of 112 medals.

Published on: Saturday, December 30, 2023, 10:51 PM IST