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MP Sports Festival Concludes with 14,500 Participants, Cash Prizes Announced

The Madhya Pradesh Sports Festival in the Silvani Assembly constituency has successfully concluded with the participation of 14,500 players from villages across the region. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the enthusiastic involvement of women in events like tug-of-war as a heartening aspect. The closing ceremony is scheduled for February 1-2 in Raisen, where winning teams will receive cash prizes of up to Rs 1,51,000. The festival, inspired by national initiatives, aims to foster a widespread sports culture under the theme "Fit Youth for a Developed India."

Key Points: MP Sports Festival Ends, Shivraj Chouhan Praises Participants

  • 14,500 players participated
  • Village-level sports competitions
  • Women's participation highlighted
  • Cash prizes for winning teams
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MP Sports festival concludes in Silvani, Shivraj Singh Chouhan praises 14,500 participants

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces conclusion of MP Sports Festival in Silvani. 14,500 players participated. Closing ceremony & cash prizes in Raisen.

"Sports bring a new splash of excitement to life. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Raisen, January 18

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the Madhya Pradesh Sports Festival, held in the Silvani Assembly constituency, has successfully concluded, with participation from 14,500 players across villages in the region.

Speaking about the event, Chouhan said that sports competitions were organised at the village level, and a wide range of sports, including tug-of-war, spoon race, musical chairs, kabaddi, and cricket, were played.

"The MP Sports Festival in the Silvani Assembly constituency has concluded. 14,500 players participated in sports events organised in villages across the region," Chouhan said.

He highlighted the participation of women in the calling it one of the most heartening aspects of the event.

"Sports bring a new splash of excitement to life. Especially in village-level sports, it was a delight to see the joy on the faces of the sisters, who might have participated in games such as rassa kasi (tug of war) for the first time," he added.

Chouhan further informed that the closing ceremony of the MP Sports Festival will be held on February 1 and 2 in Raisen. Teams that emerged victorious in the assembly-level competitions will be honoured with cash prizes.

"The winning teams at the assembly level will be awarded Rs 1,51,000, the second-place team Rs 1,00,000, and the third-place team Rs 50,000," he said.

On December 22, 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also inaugrated the MP Sports Festival in Almora.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said that the strength of India's youth is the country's greatest asset and can turn the vision of a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant nation into reality through hard work, talent, and determination. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, youth power is being recognised as a national force, with sustained efforts focused on building a developed and self-reliant India.

Drawing inspiration from this vision, he said the MP Sports Festival, organised around the theme "Fit Youth for a Developed India," is not just a sporting event but a mass movement aimed at fostering a sports culture nationwide.

The Uttarakhand CM said Prime Minister Modi has promoted sports through initiatives like Khelo India and the Fit India Movement, inspiring the state to strengthen its sports culture.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see such large-scale participation. 14,500 players is no small number! The cash prizes are a good incentive. Hope this momentum continues and we see more talent emerging from our villages for state and national levels.
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Aman W
While promoting sports is excellent, I hope the focus is also on developing permanent infrastructure. These festivals should lead to better playgrounds and coaching facilities in villages, not just be one-time events.
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Sarah B
"Fit Youth for a Developed India" is a powerful theme. Integrating sports into community life is crucial for public health. Seeing Uttarakhand CM involved shows it's becoming a national movement. Good step forward!
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Karthik V
Kabaddi and cricket at the village level will always draw crowds! 😄 But including traditional games like tug-of-war (rassa kasi) is the real win. It connects the event to our roots. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
Heartening to read about women's participation. In many villages, women rarely get such opportunities. This festival can be a small step towards greater social inclusion and empowerment. More please!

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