Logo, jersey, torch, anthem and tag line launched along with mascot

Amaanullah Usmani

Dehradun: Amidst the grandeur of the mascot ceremony of the 38th National Games, two traditional sports like yoga and mallakhamb also became a part of the national games. The Indian Olympic Association accepted the request of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami. Indian Olympic Association President Dr. PT Usha made this information public in the grand mascot ceremony held on Sunday. On this occasion, the Chief Minister launched the mascot symbol Mouli, logo, jersey, anthem and tag line of the 38th National Games. The tag line for the National Games has been declared from Sankalp to Shikhar.

In a program organized at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun on Sunday, the Chief Minister said that today is a historic day in the sports history of Uttarakhand. He thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on behalf of the entire people of Uttarakhand for giving the opportunity to host the National Games. The Chief Minister said that the beautiful logo of the National Games displays the diverse colors of Uttarakhand in front of the entire country. This anthem, along with displaying our unity, inspires the players to work harder. The mascot of the National Games, Monal, along with displaying the uniqueness of our state, also inspires young players to work hard by keeping big goals in front. And the logo is inspired by our state bird Monal, which will take the colors of the natural beauty and diversity of Uttarakhand to every corner of India. The beautiful torch of the National Games has been lit, which will travel across the state as a symbol of unity and collective effort in the country and will help in developing sports spirit and sports culture in the society.

As the chief guest, the Chief Minister said that our resolve should be without any alternative. Only with resolve can we achieve any goal. The Chief Minister said that the state is now fully prepared for the successful organisation of the 38th National Games. For this event, the state government has made a provision of about Rs 500 crore in infrastructure facilities, due to which many new sports grounds are being constructed in the state, stadiums and swimming pools are being reconstructed, infrastructure for water sports, cycling tracks, shooting ranges are being developed.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is also constructing small sports stadiums in the hilly areas. Due to which local players are also getting an opportunity to showcase their talent. The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, innovative efforts have been made at every level to establish India as a sports superpower. A strong sports ecosystem has been developed with Fit India, Khelo India scheme. He said that the state government is constantly working to encourage sports and players in the state. By implementing the new sports policy in the state, players who bring medals at the national and international level are being given government jobs.

In his address, the Chief Minister reiterated the point of re-implementing four percent reservation for players, doubling the prize money given to the players of the state and building a sports university. He said that he hopes that all the players of the country participating in the National Games will take a good experience from Uttarakhand.

Indian Olympic Association President Dr. PT Usha congratulated Uttarakhand for hosting the National Games. Praising the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, he expressed hope that better work will be done in Uttarakhand in the development of sports.

Uttarakhand Sports Minister Smt. Rekha Arya said that organizing the National Games in the silver jubilee year of Uttarakhand is very encouraging.