Khel Maharan 3.0 gathers momentum across Cachar

way2barak, November 10: –Khel Maharan 3.0 is progressing across Cachar district, with sporting activities being conducted in 162 Gaon Panchayats (GPs) and four Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), bringing together young sportspersons from rural and urban areas in a district-wide celebration of sports and athletic talent.

The sporting initiative was inaugurated in Cachar on November 7 and has since been witnessing enthusiastic participation in different sporting disciplines across the district. The entire programme is being conducted under the supervision of the District Sports Officer, Cachar with overall coordination by the Branch Officer, Khel Maharan 3.0, Assistant Commissioner Masi Topno, ACS and Additional District Commissioner, Cachar, Maria Tanim, ACS.

On the second day of the sporting activities, competitions in various categories were organised across several Gaon Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies, including Badarpur Municipal Board, Derby GP, Jirighat GP, Lakshinagar GP and Badri Karikandi GP. At Nayagram GP, a volleyball match was organised between Diger Fulertal Part-I and Konthagram, witnessing participation from local young players and generating enthusiasm among sports lovers in the area.

Similarly, sporting competitions were conducted at Dewan GP and Kaptanpur Boromamda GP under Binnakandi Development Block. District Sports Officer, Cachar, visited several venues across the district to take stock of the arrangements and personally supervise the ongoing competitions. His visits also facilitated coordination with the officials and organisers engaged in conducting the sporting events.

Sharing his views on the ongoing initiative, the District Sports Officer, Cachar, said, “Khel Maharan 3.0 is an important platform for identifying and encouraging sporting talent at the grassroots level. The enthusiastic participation of young players across 162 Gaon Panchayats and four Urban Local Bodies reflects the growing interest in sports among the youth of Cachar. Our endeavour is to ensure that competitions are conducted smoothly, fairly and in a disciplined sporting atmosphere at every venue. Through this initiative, talented players from even the remotest areas will get an opportunity to showcase their abilities and aspire to compete at higher levels. I appeal to all young sportspersons to participate with enthusiasm, uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship and make the most of this opportunity.

To ensure effective coordination and smooth conduct of the sporting events, technical officers have been deployed across the respective blocks and urban local bodies. The officers entrusted with these responsibilities include Navajit Das for Kalain, Ajish Hasnu for Katigorah, Bhabani Upadhyaya for Silchar Development Block, Deben Konwar for Silchar Urban Local Body, Debaprasad Das for Udharbond, Binoy Talukdar for Rongpur, Ishant Doley for Tapang, Dibyajyoti Dowarah for Borkhola, Khiram Kathar for Sonai, Munindra Das for Banskandi, Nakul Hojai for Dholai, Ronuj Pegu for Borjalenga and Palonghat, Krishna Mohan Singha for Lakhipur Urban Local Body and Lakhipur Development Block, Ranjan Kumar Das for Binnakandi and Kusum Deka for Rajabazar.

In addition, the District Administration, Cachar has constituted a committee to ensure the smooth, systematic and coordinated conduct of the sporting events at different venues, with the Chairman nominated by the District Commissioner, Cachar. The committee comprises the Officer in Charge of the concerned local police station, Presidents and Secretaries of local sports clubs, Gaon Panchayat Secretaries, Physical Instructors, Coaches, Gram Sevaks and Assistant Teachers. Local prominent sports personalities, including one male and one female representative, have also been included in the committee to facilitate community participation and provide sports-related support.

Adequate medical arrangements have also been made at every competition venue with medical centres staffed by doctors to address medical emergencies and ensure the safety and well being of participating sportspersons.

Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has been steadily making its mark in the sporting arena, with Khel Maharan emerging as a major platform for discovering and nurturing talent from remote villages to urban centres. The initiative seeks to encourage greater participation in sports while creating opportunities for talented players to progress to higher levels of competition.

With competitions continuing across the district, Khel Maharan 3.0 is providing an important platform for young sportspersons of Cachar to demonstrate their sporting abilities, build confidence and pursue their aspirations in the field of sports.

This is stated in a press release issued by Regional Office of Information & Public Relations, Barak Valley Zone, Silchar, Assam.