Indian Army organised National Sports Day at Government Upper Primary School in Kamkari near the Line of Control in Machhal Sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Our Correspondent Imphal, Aug.26 (EMN): Manipur Governor, La Ganesan, accompanied by Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, formally opened the 2nd Manipur Olympic Games-2022 at the Mapal Kangjeibung, the world’s oldest polo ground, in Imphal on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the governor expressed happiness that 34 sports disciplines including indigenous sports disciplines such as Kang and Mukna and about 6000 sports persons are taking part in the Games. Reminding that Manipur has already produced many Olympians and National players, Ganesan said the Government of India endorsed establishment of national sports university in Manipur in recognition of the wonderful performances of the state’s sportspersons. The Governor said Manipur has produced 19 Olympians, one Padma Bhushan awardee, five Padma Shri awardees, 19 Arjuna awardees, three Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees, one Dronacharya awardee, one Dhyan Chand awardee, 24 Asian Games medalists, and 27 Commonwealth Games medalists.
Indian cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns a year older today. He is celebrating his 41st birthday on July 7. On this special occasion, the former Indian cricket team captain has received warm birthday wishes from fans worldwide.