Khel Utsav 2024 Organized by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
In celebration of the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand and in alignment with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ National Sports Day 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized “Khel Utsav 2024” from August 27 to August 30, 2024. The event took place at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
The inaugural edition featured tournaments in four sports: Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, and Table Tennis. Over 200 officials and staff of the Ministry actively participated, contributing to the event’s success. Future editions are planned to include additional sports.
A ceremony to distribute the Major Dhyan Chand trophies was held on September 4, 2024, at the PIB Conference Hall, Shastri Bhawan. The event was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sh. Sanjay Jaju, along with other senior officials of the Ministry.
Dates: August 27 to August 30, 2024
Locations: Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Sports Featured: Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis
Participants: Over 200 officials and staff from the Ministry
Trophy Ceremony Date: September 4, 2024
Trophy Distribution Venue: PIB Conference Hall, Shastri Bhawan
Future Plans: Inclusion of more sports in upcoming editions
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