W For Oh E W E Oh For The W W Oh Oh N [Applause] [Applause] Some You Spe Oh Check a very good evening ladies and gentlemen you’re kindly requested to please be seated as we like toart the proceedings of this evening’s event in the next few minutes from now thank you You [Applause] For For For Oh This is a kind request for the press and media to please go to the Press Riser I repeat requesting the press and media to kindly join us in the respected places allotted for them thank you for well this the kind request once again to the press and media to kindly join us in
The places allocated for you all and for the rest of the audience may I request you all to kindly put your mobile phones on silent mode so we could navigate through this event without any disturbance thank you I repeat for those of you who still haven’t taken your seats may I request
You all to kindly take your seats we’d like to start with the proceedings of this event the next few seconds from now and I also request for those of you who still haven’t put your mobile phones on silent mode I kindly request you to please do so for
Ladies and gentlemen esteemed guest and cherished athletes welcome to the Pinnacle of sportsmanship and celebration with great honor and privilege I Maran manasse your MC for the evening extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you I’m privileged to extend a warm welcome to our esteemed dignitary seated
In the front row right in front of the Das for gracing us on this momentous occasion today today we have with us the honorable Union minister of Youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting government of India through anurag Singh takur The Honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development
Government of Tamil Nadu through udanadi Stalin The Honorable minister of Hindu religious and charitable endowments theu PK Shar Babu The Honorable Member of Parliament Central Chennai THU daan Marin respective Chief secretary government of Tamil Nadu through shiv Das Mina respected additional Chief secretary government of Tamil Nadu Dr atula
MRA respected director General Sports Authority of in of India through sandip Pradhan respected secretary Sports Authority of India THU Vishnu tari respective member secretary Sports Development authority of Tamil Nadu tuu J Mead RI Asian game medalist in roller skating Dr arti kasturi Raj all MPS and ml present in the
Event to bring this proceedings of this event we’d like to start with the national anthem followed by the state Anthem may I request you all to kindly rise if able PAB sind guat V He He Fore Me me Tamil Nadu has witnessed a remarkable ENT across various dommin particularly in the Realms of sports it’s truly an honor to be in the presence of visionary young leaders whose innovative ideas Propel our state towards greater success with profound gratitude let us pause to recognize and extend our heartfelt appreciation to the
Dignitaries joining us today whose remarkable contribution play a pivotal role in ensuring Sports accessibility for all I request The Honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu through Udin Stalin to kindly honor The Honorable Union minister of Youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting
Government of India through anurag Singh Takur I now request The Honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of India to kindly hand over a specially crafted coffee table book on Koo India youth games Tamil Nadu to The Honorable Union minister of Youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting government of India through anurag Singh
Takur as we celebrate the grand sporting experience that we witness over the past 13 days in Tamil Nadu in the Spirit of Harmony and solidarity it brings me immense pleasure to inaugurate this evening’s program with a welcome address by the esteemed additional Chief Secretary of the government Department of Youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu ladies and gentlemen may I request you all to kindly put your hands
Together and welcome Dr atula MRA to welcome the audience It’s a matter of great honor for me to be present here and give the welcome speech for the sixth edition of Halo India games which took place in Tamil NAD first of all I would like to welcome honorable Minister for youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting government of
India sir you had been with us for the entire journey of K India games from the initial requests made by our honorable chief minister to honorable prime minister for the launch ceremony for the inauguration ceremony for the closing ceremony today so you had been the architect of K India games in
India you are yourself a sports person and a Statesman I welcome you to Chennai today at this juncture I would like to convey my gratitude to honorable chief minister of Tamil Nadu honorable prime minister of India who had been here for our inauguration these two tall leaders gave a Ben beffiting start to
KIRO India games at Tamil NAD I would like to welcome honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu sir you are Our Youth Icon you are the best thing which could have happened to Sports in India under your leadership and under the guidance of honorable
CM huge amount of infrastructure has been created Sports cities four Olympic acmis trap and ski Academy water sports academy mini stadium in Engish constituency six Paras Sports Arena you had always promoted Talent hunt we have a scheme of world beater scheme we have been broad basing Sports our honorable CM trophy games had
4.71 lakh participants one of the highest anywhere in the world you had been nurturing sports persons through our schemes in Elite Mims CDs we have more than 2,000 children in the sports hosts we have Center of excellences we give one of the highest cash Awards we have 3% Sports quota jobs
Available for sports persons we have scholarships and pensions for Gathering the funds for this Mega canvas honorable Minister has started Tamil Nadu Championship fund where with CSR money is doveet tailed into the arena of sports Tamil Nadu has become the center of gravity and most sought after destination for all major
Events whether it is 44th chess Olympia WTA Chennai open Chennai open ATP Challenger scos World Cup men’s hockey Asian Champion trophy tescon International Conference on Sport Science 14th Chennai open International grandmas tournament xcl cyclon on world surfing leave in last one one and a half years
Sir often a question is asked when we are doing so much under the Adena of sports what are we getting out of it I wish to bring to the notice of the Gathering that our Sportsmen have not failed Us in the 19th Asian Games and anganga 48 athletes from Tamil Nadu participated
In the game 20 players won 28 medals in 17 disciplines one of the largest contribution to the Indian tally in Asia parag Games 18 Athletes participated and got India seven medals today in K India youth games 2023 our teams will historically be having a a Podium finish with complete Domin Min in
Athletics cycling basketball squash tennis and many other games the Tamil Nadu government Tamil Nadu state has been given the CII Award for best state promoting Sports thank you for your leadership sir Vin I welcome The Honorable Minister for Hindu religious and charitable endowment government of Tamil Nadu I welcome honorable Member of
Parliament through Dean Maran I also welcome all the MPS mlas honorable mayor deputy mayor who are here I welcome the members of the organizing committee the organizing committee was headed by our chief secretary and also by the secretary Sports government of India tiati suata chaturvedi came to Chennai
She went to trich she went to madur and gave us full support which we could have got from government of India I welcome our sdat vice chairman sh sh Ashok thamani I welcome all the members of the working committee I welcome the Sai team led by THU Sandi pradan and thumati Amar
Joti THU Sandi pradan has already made a mark in the field of sports and he has truly reinvented K India games I welcome you for this celebration I welcome sgat team led by through magnat R IAS our most hardworking member secretary with his team members through Mandan through miti
Mercy Regina through pushpa lingam through ragunathan all the rsms the dsos coaches CM fellow Consultants I also welcome all our Sportsmen coming from 36 different states they are led by Asian game medalist Dr arti kasturi Raj who is also here I welcome the national sport Federation Chiefs Chiefs of the various Sports
Associations I also welcome the Ates and the senior officers of the government I also see in front of me large number of Arjun aies large number of Indian Olympians our event managers Grand throttle Renaissance SFA oo and others I facilitate District collectors of Chennai trich katur and madur where the games were
Held I welcome all the artists who are going to perform today and friends from press and media who really took this game to small and Tiny corners of the country thank you very much sir for your kind and inspiring words marking the commencement of K India youth games 2023
Closing ceremony as we just heard in the welcome address Tamil Nadu has blossomed into a vibrant Sports Hub distinguished by its successful hosting of prestigious events like the 44th fed olympiade chess olympiade International surf open 2023 squash World Cup the men’s ancient Champion Trophy hockey this remarkable progress
Is a testament to our Collective as aspiration for positive change bolstered by unwavering support I request you all to kindly pay your attention to the audio visual presenting and highlighting the diverse sporting initiatives championed by Tamil Nadu under the guidance of our esteemed Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development
Ladies and gentlemen is time to take a trip down memory lane and relieve these exciting moments of the sporting events across Tam Nadu through this captivating Audio Visual is The the The Y The Asian hockey Champions Trophy 2023 in chenai is yet another feather in the cap of Tamil Nadu which is turning out to be a home ground for one world class event after Another this High St World competition was organized by the squash Federation of India in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority [Applause] on E Well wasn’t that some beautiful memories captured in that wonderful Audio Visual and I think we should be really proud of ourselves this evening so I’m going to request you all to kindly give ourselves one big round of applause please thank you on that note ladies and
Gentlemen it is an honor to introduce Dr arti kaser Raj a remarkable individual who not only excels in the field of sports but also holds the distinction of being a doctor by profession she made history by securing India’s first ever medal in the speed skating discipline at the second Asian
Games her dedication and perseverance serves as an inspiration for all of us please join me by putting your hands together and wel her welcoming her on the Das to address the audience good evening respected dignitaries and everyone present here I would first like to thank the Indian government and Sport
Authority of India for their constant support that helped us achieve more than 100 medals at the Asian Games the government of India’s Vision to create Champions has been the driving force in India excelling on a global stage I have been associated with the Tamil Nadu government and Sports Development
Authority of Tamil Nadu since many years I was part first of the Champions development scheme and now I’m part of the Mion International medal scheme these schemes play not only a major role financially but also help us in keeping us motivated and always keep training hard the Sports Development Authority of
Tamil Nadu is always working towards providing us with the best facilities and also conducting a lot of competitions the Noel Tamil nadu’s Champion scheme that has come up is also helping a lot of younger Generations the Kalo India youth games is a perfect platform for the youngsters
And I’m sure this would help them to prepare for the future I’m sure the kids at the Kao India youth games had a great time in our state and I hope you enjoyed it uh I wish and hope that we win a lot of medals at the Paris Olympics and I
Wish all the Olympians the best of luck I would like to end this speech by saying a quote that I’ve always believed to the younger generation that keep believing keep dreaming and the hard work would never go to fail I won my Asian Games medal 22
Years later after I started the sport so keep believing and keep dreaming thank you very much thank you so much ma’am for that inspiring speech and of course for inspiring all of us through what you do well it’s time to get ready to be swept away as we indulge in the soul
Stirring music of India sung in multiple popular languages of our country this musical is a tribute to the spirit of our athletes and winners presented by The Talented trial Nas shivangi and Anand with a mesmerizing choreography by Santos shetti and his team all the way from Mumbai ladies and gentlemen I
Welcome you all into the World of Dance music and entertainment N Victory Forl For Spee Foree [Applause] For For For ding ding ding D ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding D ding d d ding D ding ding d d ding ding ding ding ding d d ding ding ding ding ding D See For Fore For He For Fore S S [Applause] Soror that indeed was a beautiful performance bringing a life through music and dance the spirit of our athletes t an ancient language of the world serves as the lifeline of Tamil Nadu its Rich Pros poetry stories and culture are deeply ingrained in every essence of its people filling them with
Immense Pride join us as we journey through the origin growth and the widespread influence of our language as streamlined a River’s surface may seem turbulent are its Rocky beds there were days when the going was tough as the thural verse goes I remain Immortal Beyond those days some of my precious
Grips thrown into floods and fires beyond the little l the majority of my wealth was not just as mortal materials I had myself incubated in the minds and hearts of great Scholars and common people equally now I stand stronger than the biggest of disasters that tried to fall me I am Tam
The mother language of several languages I resurrected myself for I am needed to this beautiful Earth for the past 2,500 years my grammar book Tulum has defined not only me the language but also my part of the earth the flora fauna and lifestyle ever heard of a grammar book
That talks on Affairs of Nature and elements politics and economics righteousness and virtues faith and friendships love and family tarium is not even the first grammar book of me there happened a first Tamar suum era much before 500 BCE that had thousands of literary presentations with available archaeological findings I could further
Go 15 lak years behind in time from atam vakum that have stone tools and weapons or atams that date 15 lakh to 3.8 lakh years I thrived for centuries through the suum literature the devotional literature through the five Great Tam epics such as the very famous sadaram by
Il I saw the best eras of literacy in early civilizations among common civilians too with 45 women poets in suum literature with 10year olds and 90y olds writing devotional hymns and people recording their Lifestyles as verses from all social sets 6th Century BC’s vessels and objects in K had the names
Of its owners written in the Tam brahi or the tamari script it is one of the earliest found man-made writings in any internationally acclaimed classical language I am the first officially recognized classical language anguage in India and officially recognized language in 12 countries across the Indian Ocean
And I am an accepted medium of Education in three different countries I am here to stay with the people for many more Millennia I am here for everyone for as the saying goes yadam m y every town is mine everyone is my kit and kin and like these famous words from one of
Our greatest summer Scholars of the century Dr kinger I have traveled so long that the trace of my start isn’t easy to find and the heights I will still reach aren’t easy to Foresee well ladies and gentlemen this is the moment where we hold our heads up high in Pride of ourselves I’m sure you all did enjoy that audio visual it takes me great pleasure to call upon our Visionary honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu
Through Udin Talon to kindly join us on the and address the Gathering honorable Union Minister for youth Affairs Sports and information broadcasting the anurag Singh Tak G honorable Hindu religious and charitable endowments Minister the PK Shar Babu honorable member of the parliament honorable members of the legislative assembly Mor paruta Joseph Samuel JJ abin atya Mishra I ACS youth welfare and Sports Development Department sandip
Pran director general of Sports Authority of India suata chhat IAS secretary Sports Authority of India T J Mead R IAS member secretary Sports authority of Tamil Nadu Rashmi sidat zagade I District collector of Chennai Mahesh Kumar Deputy Mayor greater Chennai Corporation people representatives from across the state the Ashok sigamani president tamad Cricket
Association Dr arti kasturi Raj Asian medalist in skating the iser ganesan president of tamad Olympic Association the sear manogar president of hockey unit of Tamil Nadu beloved athletes coaches office bearers of various Sports associations last but not least the winners and participants of this tremendous K India youth games
2023 Mr Amar Jodi Mr Kishore from Sports Authority of India beloved students from the SD hostel bre and media good evening to all and all present here today We Gather here to celebrate the conclusion of the spectacular sporting event the closing ceremony of K India youth games 2023 hosted by our
Vibrant state of Tamil Nadu India the success of K India 2023 reaffirms Tamil nad’s commitment to sports and its capability to successfully organize and execute Grand events of national and international significance over the past 13 days our state has been proud to host over 5,400 plus talented athletes from across the
Country showcasing their sporting skills and various disciplines it is heartening to note that tamilnadu sent the largest contingent ever for our host State as it had around 600 athletes participating in this edition of the games this is the first time our tamad stands in top three in the medal tally in the
History of the K India youth games the tamad CM trophy with an astonishing participation of more than 3 3.71 lakh players reflects the enthusiasm and passion that our state has for sport Sports at all levels this tournament is not just a competition it’s a celebration of the spirit of sportsmanship and healthy competition
That defines our sporting culture our government under the vision Visionary leadership of our honorable chief minister has consistently highlighted the importance of sports in our society in June 2023 our honorable chief minister extended an invite to Manipur athletes to train in Tamil Nadu about 15 fencing athletes came for the training in Tamil
Nadu they stayed here for more than a month the entire boarding and lodging costs were taken care by the government of Tamil Nadu we are proud that two of them H shubam Bala chanu and sanjin Bam biki have won the bronze medals for Manipur in this edition of K India youth
Games the Kao India youth games showcased a diverse array of sports encompassing traditional disciplines such as Kal gatka and Tanga alongs many emerging ones in addition to the organizing these high-profile events we have established the tamad Champions Foundation one of its kind initiatives this Foundation serves as an inspiration to our talented athletes
Offering financial assistance to those who needed the most it was with immense Pride I announced that the athletes sponsored by the tamad Champions Foundation have secured a total eight medals in the Kalo India youth games and five out of the eight medals are gold medals I special congratulations to Ryder
Tamilarasi danand and puaa the beneficiaries of tamad champion foundation for securing these medals in the K India youth games 2023 a total of R 37 lakhs was awarded to these players by the tamad Champions Foundation we firmly believe that no Talent should be hindered for want of money tamad
Champions Foundation Is our commitment to nurture and support the dreams of our young sports persons as of now we come to the close of K India youth games I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes coaches cdms CMS competition managers and support staff for their hard work and dedication to
The Medalist and awarded recipience your dedication discipline and determination have set you apart as true Champions as you stand on the podium to receive your medals and accolades remember that you are not just a championship in sports but ambassadors of teamwork determination and the spirit of fair play many national records and games
Records were broken during this event let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible team behind the scenes at the K India we had a dedicated group of 1,331 Team officials 1020 technical officials and 455 Sports specific volunteers with their unwavering commitment they played a pivotal role in
Ensuring the smooth fun in of our teams throughout the competition we will never forget the 1,450 General volunteers who played a vital role in various aspects of the event management K India youth games 2023 will add another feather to the cap of Tamil nadu’s Sports history again I
Would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to The Honorable chief minister for his continuous support and encouragement a special thanks to the atula Misha as ACS youth welfare Sports Development Department government of Tamil Nadu and the J mean IAS member secretary Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu for the tireless efforts
In organizing and executing this Grand Event seamlessly the dedication of all the officers from the Sports Authority of India and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth functioning of the games to the Beloved athletes trainers and Office barers of Sports associations your commitment to
Excellence is truly commendable you are you are the driving force behind the success of these games and we are proud to witness your achievements I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the Beloved students of sdat hosts Whose enthusiasm and spirit have haded vibrancy to this sporting Extravaganza a
Special thanks to the press and media for their extensive coverage helping us share the success stories and achievements of our young athletes with the entire nation in this Grand stage I would like to make an announcement Sports kit am India youth games 2023 let the spirit of sportsmanship continue
To shine bright thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey let the legacy of K India youth games Inspire generations to come and as a tagline rightly proclaim the future is here Nandri I extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu for that inspiring address and his true leadership qualities K India youth games Tamil Nadu chapter has been an amazing journey the 13th edition of Kao India games the
Sixth edition of Kor India youth games has established a new standard for participants Tamil Nadu has been a wonderful host and this is evident in the culmination of the games where many athletes got a platform to convert their dreams into reality the dedication and the tireless effort invested in this endeavor are
Beyond words as we embrace the spirit of sportsmanship let’s embark on a journey journey to ReDiscover the thrill the excitement of Kao India youth games 2023 through this captivating Audi visual [Applause] An event where youth come together to Showcase their talents representing their home state this is a sports Extravaganza by the country for its Youth and it is hosted in a state where Sports Fever never Fades out Koo India it all started when the government of India and government of Tamil Nadu
Decided to host this multi-port Extravaganza in Tamil Nadu the state which has become the destination for Global Mary sporting events to ensure resounding success of this amazing event the Sports Authority of India the Sports Development authority of Tamil Nadu and the K India working committee have put in place
Elaborate and detailed plans covering all aspects of the games every day was crucial everyday contest squash has found its way onto the Koo India stage adding a new layer of excitement and challenge for our young athletes additionally traditional sporting Heritage is promoted through the demo sport cumbum which is an
Indigenous martial art of Tamil Nadu in a dazzling display of unity athleticism and national pride the grand opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Kalo India youth games 2023 spectacle unfolded with unparalleled grander set against the backdrop of the sprawling jawaharlal Neu stadium in Chennai the ceremony was presided over
By our esteemed prime minister of India along with a visionary chief minister of Tamil Nadu creating an exhilarating atmosphere of political and cultural significance I encourage all the athletes present here to give their best not just in terms of performance but also in representing the true Spirit of
Sportsmanship we are building a nation where every child has the chance to experience the joy of sports Tamil Nadu whenever they have been given the responsibility have successfully exec uted prominent events like the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament the squash World Cup and the 44th Olymp I welcome everyone to the 13th Koo India game my young friends gathered here represent a young India a new India I declare Halo India youth game 2023 open quoting a verse from thural he eulogized the appropriateness of the talu statue as the tournament’s official logo and of V Vu naar a perfect
Embodiment of women’s power as the official mascot the festive 13-day event began with caby followed by Judo squash fencing Etc the hands of the hosts were held high as the host Tamil Nadu pocketed the first gold medal of this Grand multiport event that the four magnificent cities of
Chennai TR madur and katur are ready to Echo with the cheers of our young Champion with over 338 matches of 26 Sports disciplines with athletes from 36 States and union territories extending over 13 electrifying days the state witnessed an amazing exhibition of Bravery skill professionalism sportspersonship dedication and hard Work that the spirit of sports will continue to thrive inspiring generations to come and Kindle the flame of sportsmanship in the hearts of every young Athlete we eagerly anticipate the next chapter of sporting greatness where new Tales will be told and new winners will be crowned until then may the memories of these 13 days reverberate service in as a constant reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination both in sports and in
Life as our tagline rightly said with the resounding success achieved by kilo India youth games 2023 Tamil Nadu we proudly declare future is Here well that was us going down memory lane reliving the thrilling and exciting moments of K India youth games 2023 we are now privileged to welcome the young Dynamic and inspiring Union minister of Youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting government of India through anurag Singh takur
Among us today I kindly invite him to share his insights and address the esteem Gathering W come chenai honorable minister of sports and youth Affairs government of Tamil Nadu Sher udidi stallen honorable minister of government of Tamil Nadu sh Shear babuji my colleague in the Parliament and former Union Minister Mr danan Maran officials from the Tamil Nadu government government of India sports persons officials coaches support
Staff ladies and gentlemen a very good evening to all of you it’s an honor to be present here today at the closing ceremony of sixth edition of the K India youth games 2023 in the past 10 days not only Chen I but the entire nation of India has witnessed history
Unfolding the resilience determination and the fervor exhibited by each athlete have filled us with an overwhelming sense of Pride and optimism for the future of sports in our great nation the 2023 edition of the K India youth games holds a unique significance as it marks the first first
Occasion the games have been hosted in the southern state in the India I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government of Tamil Nadu for organizing such a remarkable successful event and ensuring seamless coordination with every K India youth games we have grown in stature it fills me with immense Pride to announce that 4,44 4,454 young athletes competed across 26 diverse
Ports I’m proud to stay here that 237 male athletes and 2,147 female athletes in total almost equal participation has been the Endeavor of the international you know as far as the ioc which is the international Olympic Committee they have always been saying this this have been the Endeavor to have
The equal participation and we have seen that it was almost equal participation at the K India youth games this year today our youth stands as the most valuable asset steering the course of our growth shaping the ideas of our nation and embodying the future of India honorable prime minister sh Narendra
Modi G in his speech at the opening ceremony envisioned that India will become the next sporting the next sporting superpower in the world and the way the sports ecosystem is evolving every passing day is a testament to this transformation and today also the president of India while delivering his address has given a
Lot of emphasis on the sports and the achievement made in the field of sports and I’m sure with K India which has been a great success in the last seven years it has become a platform for the young athletes to come and participate and make new records and from this platform
They go up the lad to the Target Olympic Podium scheme from there on they go up to the podium finish and win the medals for India they have done it in the past and they’re going to do in the future also I’m sure we have one of the athletes
Here Dr Ari I still remember she met with an accident but despite that all the hardships she overcome that and won the medal for India congratulations to you and thank you while I was talking about honorable prime minister I still remember he was on a 11 day anushthan during the ram
Mander pran pratista samaro while it is his commitment towards the sports that he agreed to come here and I’m grateful towards the Prime Minister he came for the National Youth day at nask which was the first day of his anushthan and it was the seventh day of his anushthan when he
Came here on the 19th and he visited many other temples in the South India before the final ceremony of ram Mander on the 22nd which was a historic Day in India at the same time the honorable chief Minister his commitment towards the sports in the state of Tamil Nadu
From the Asian hockey championship to the 44 chess Olympia to the Koo India youth games one after another shows that Tamil Nadu has shown lot of interest for the promotion of sports my thanks to the honorable chief minister as well for his contribution I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the state of
Maharashtra who has once again showcased incredible determination and secure the top honors and the K India youth games maharash bam my sincere congratulations to the team Tamil Nadu who has secured the second position and to harana who is at the third position so well done all of you if I
Have to look at the medal telly with a total of 158 medals including 57 gold medals Maharashtra took the top position while the Tamil Nadu backed 97 medals including 38 gold medals and harana as well as bagged 103 medals including 35 gold medals the Halo India youth games are
Not just about medals they are about igniting a passion for sports across the length and bread of our country as we close the curtains on this Edition Let Us carry the spirit of these games forward let us continue to invest in our youth provide them with the necessary infrastructure and support create a
Nation where every child has the opportunity to dream strive and achieve their sporting aspir ations at every closing ceremony of K India youth games or any K India games I’m amazed to hear about the records that our young athletes break this addition is no different over 20 meet records and National Youth
Records created by this champion in the past 10 days from Athletics to weightlifting in the field of Athletics eight records have been created while in weightlifting 22 records have been created while athletes from harana have made Seven records Maharashtra had made six I would like to touch upon and
Mention some of these records and some of the stories from across the country sanun of harana has created Five records in the 76 kg weightlifting division while kirana of Tamil Nadu made three records in the 81 kg weightlifting division arti tuni of Maharashtra has created three records in the 49 kg weightlifting
Division have you heard the name panchami sonovol of Assam panchami sonovol of Assam broke as many as three National records in the 49 kg weightlifting category in Snatch clean and jerk total lift categories punchi is the daughter of a t- seller come from a very humble
Background her father is a tea seller in the state of Assam has once again shown that Northeast India is the Hub of weightlifting and every year we see new talents emerging from our US lakmi states when I’m talking about the ash lakmi States 1 plus 7 that is 8 they are
Going to host the k IND University games next month I’m happy to announce I mean that’s we are waiting for the K India University games moving on to the state of Bihar I would like to mention that the achievements of Durga Singh of Bihar who broke the 1500 meter games record with a
Time of 4 minutes 29 seconds she used to run in the spaces around the the fields in a remote Village of BBA takur in the gopal Gan District of Bihar in an area while with a little sporting infrastructure durga’s father shambu sharan Singh he’s a wheat farmer was the only person who encouraged
Her so these are the story from the small towns where infrastructure is about you know it hardly exist but despite their hard work enthusiasm they have reached to this level and I’m sure from here onwards Sports Authority of India will take care of them schemes like K India
Accredited academies tops they will take care of them and they will be further nurtured coming back to the weightlifting joa sabba Rose from the poverty in a remote Village in odisa to break a national record the 15-year-old daughter of a smalltime farmer and a homemaker mother has emerged from
This you know very humble background to become one of the India’s leading Junior weightlifters after winning bronze at the world youth championship in Albania last year she shattered the national snatch record on her way to the gold medal in the 40 kilo category at the sixth K India youth games in Chennai
Josna lifted a total of 130 kilos including 60 kg in Snatch a national record and 7 20 kilo in clean and jerk we also saw as many as 23 prominent athletes who have participated in the major International competitions from Aditi gopich Chan Swami in archery to bavya and param in badminton to danush
And delhi’s Chelsea in weightlifting the list is endless the stories that unfolded on these fields were not confined to Victory Labs every single athlete had a story and this reminded us that Talent Knows No Boundaries to all the young athletes I would just like to tell you that you are
The true stars of this show you have pushed your limits challenged yourself showcased your skills on this Grand stage each Victory each medal each drop of your sweat you poured onto the field it all signifies your passion and commitment to your sport medal or remember winning and losing are part
Of the game but what truly matter is the spirit you bring into it never give up on your dreams keep honoring your skills and strive for excellence in everything you do you are the future of Indian Sports and we are counting on you to the silent Heroes who made these
Games possible the coaches the trainers the volunteers your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication form the Bedrock of upon which these triumps were built you are The Unsung Melodies In the Symphony of the success let me also thank Mr Mishra and his team members who have done extremely
Well and udid G congratulations to you and the entire team to the people of Tamil Nadu your hospitality enthusiasm and the unwavering support Have Been instrumental in making these games a resounding success access to the organizers volunteers media media and the social media also the digital media where our athletes the former Champion
Athletes and various other such personalities who have great following when they tweet about or they share the stories of these young athletes on the social media platforms There Are No Boundaries it reaches out not into the various Nook and corner of the countries but across
The world as well so let me once again thank the media and all those who have who have you know given these stories a wing to reach to the every nook and corner of the country thank you very much for sharing it you have created a platform for young athletes to shine
Nurture their dreams and inspired Millions Across the Nation NRI to everyone who contributed to the successful staging of these games thank you j h j bhat wak thank you very much sir for that thought-provoking speech it’s absolutely inspirational especially when you share the stories of Small Town members our
Fellow citizens and it’s something that we all will take home with us this evening well it’s time now to get ready to experience an El rying dance performance of sports celebration featuring a dynamic array of dance props inspired by the K India games this performance is presented by house of
Moves and choreographed by The Talented Raymond this high energy dance performance promises to Dazzle all of us k time to play the games Oh Gadget Watch This Let’s try something Else so C Ch India India India Well ladies and gentlemen can we have a big Applause for all our dancer this evening beautifully showcasing the various props used at the K India games and definitely bringing entertainment to life well with that dazzling performance it’s time to move on to the most exciting part of this evening’s program
The reason for which both you and me are present out here as we celebrate the top three champions of K India youth games 2023 are you all excited may I now request The Honorable Union minister of Youth Affairs and sports information and broadcasting government of India through anurak Singh takur to
Join me on the Das and The Honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development government of Tamil Nadu through Udin talent to please join us in the dice as well to present the trophies Well we begin with calling on stage the second Runners up the team with an unshakable Spirit one of the most competitive teams in the game ladies and gentlemen may I request you all to please give a big round of applause as we welcome team harana to
Join us on the Das and to proudly collect their trophy this Evening Well ladies and gentlemen may I request you all to please put your hands together for a super Round of Applause for our second Runners up as they proudly stand on stage to collect their award this evening It’s a moment of Pride for all of us as we acknowledge the incredible talent and dedication of the participants from our very own State ladies and gentlemen I take great pride in highlighting it is the first time Tamil Nadu has taken a Podium finish in the history of Kor
India games under the guidance of our honorable Minister for youth welfare and Sports Development may I request you all to kindly put your hands together for a thunderous Round of Applause as we welcome on stage team Tamil Nadu Well ladies and gentlemen may I request you one more time for a super round Applause for our home team team Tam this Evening Congratulations to a second and a first Runners up absolutely welld deserved and now the moment we’ve all been waiting for it’s time to Crown the Champions ladies and Gentlemen please join me as I welcome on stage the PowerHouse and the true heroes of Koo India youth games 2020 3 team
Maharashtra can you please join us in the Das well all of you in the audience I’m going to request you to give a thunderus round of applause as we Crown our Champions truly deserved winning team right here on Stage Well this is the team capturing their moment at the photo op at the Champions board featuring the overall winners along with the esteem dignitaries I request team Maharashtra to please stay back on stage and I’m going to request our second Runners up and our first Runners up to take pride in
Joining us at the photo op session on the Das along with our dignitaries can I request team harana and team Tamil Nadu to please join us for the photo op session I request team harana and team Tamil Nadu to please join us on the DI for the photo obsession
Well ladies and gentlemen give it up for our true heroes the Champions the top three winners of K India youth games 2023 congratulations to all the teams once again and a special thanks to the dignitaries for for doing the honors of presenting the trophies on that note
It’s wiely said that all good things should come to an end and this is when we bid farewell to the sixth edition of K India youth games 2023 thank you for being a part of this Unforgettable Journey this is me your MC Maryann signing off wishing you all a very good evening once
Again I request the audience to please stay back I repeat I kindly request the audience to please stay back we’ll have the dignitaries leave first and then we’ll have the audience leave right after that thank you for cooperating I repeat I request the audience to please be seated we’ll have our dignitaries leave
The hall first and then we’ll have the rest of us following I repeat audience who are finding their way out of the hall can I request you to hold on just for another minute or two we’ll have our dignitaries leave and then we will have the exits open for Everyone E E
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