With the goal of Olympic 2036 as the focus in Gujarat, the enthusiasm of the young sportspersons across the country is already visible, doubling this enthusiasm, the National Inter District Junior Athletics Meet (NIDJAM) has started with a bang at the Gujarat University Ground, Ahmedabad. More than 5,500 athletes from 616 districts of 31 states and union territories participated in the three-day sports event, which began on February 16.In which 3,365 boys contestants while 2,193 girls contestants have participated. Among the 1105 coaches in the organized competition, 835 male coaches while 270 female coaches are also providing complete guidance to the players. This comprehensive program is being spearheaded by the Government of Gujarat, Sports Authority of Gujarat, Athletics Federation of India, Gujarat University and Rural Electrification Corporation.
The synthetic track and large warm-up area of Gujarat University’s state-of-the-art facility Sabhar Ground, spread over 300 acres, saw the enthusiasm of the players on the first day itself. Especially to boost this enthusiasm Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat State Mr. Bhupendrabhai Patel as Chief Guest in NIDJAM and Minister of State for Sports Hon’ble Shri Harshbhai Sanghvi, AFI President Adil Sumeriwala, Principal Secretary (In-charge) Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department Ashwini Kumar, Director General of Sports Authority of Gujarat R. S. Ninama, Secretary of Sports Authority IR VALA , Dignitaries including Swarnim Gujarat Sports University Vice Chancellor and OSD Sports Authority Gujarat Arjun Singh Rana, Gujarat University Vice Chancellor Nirja Gupta, Gujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik were present. A program of music and dance was organized by the youth and children during the inauguration of the event. Along with this, a film related to sports was also shown by NIDJAM.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel gave a speech and said that Lokladila leader and successful Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modiji has worked for the development of the entire youth of the country. His mission was to take the field of sports far ahead which has been realised. I welcome all the athletes who came to this three-day sports competition to the ground of Shri Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Sardar Patel and world leader Shri Narendra Modiji. This has been organized in Gujarat which is a matter of pride.
He further said that facilities are being provided by the central government in the field of sports. We have also got many successes in the last 10 years. International level medals have also been received more. PM started Khelo India at the nation level after Khel Mahakumbh which also got success. Gujarat is also preparing for the upcoming Olympics. Along with this, the budget has also been gradually increased. There are victories and defeats on the playing field but our effort should be for the country’s glory, honor and glory. Which will prove helpful for developed India. Along with this he further said that I wish all the players who have come here.
Speaking further, Sports Minister Mr. Harshabhai Sanghvi said, I welcome all the young athletes from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. As soon as the Sports Minister said RU Ready, the atmosphere of excitement could be heard with the echoes of happiness of the players.
He further said that the energy of the players gathered from all over the country today will bring new heights in the world of sports. I wish all the athletes and sports lovers who are imbibing Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. Gujarat is getting great success at the national level due to the support of the Chief Minister in all sports federations and sports department of Gujarat. Gujarat has started at the grass root level which has got this big opportunity. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers of Gujarat and the department who made this program a success.
We all want to see India among the top countries in the world in the field of sports as well. It is essential that the players can participate at the ground level as their experience increases and get opportunities from the ground to the national and international levels. Before this, Gujarat has got the status of organizing National Games in a short period of time. The opportunity to host the biggest National Games in 100 days has been received. Similarly, NIDJM has also been organized to give more opportunities to the youth.
Khel Mahakumbh was started in 2010 by PM to bring out the talent that exists in every village of Gujarat and get more opportunities and got new players and made them shine the name of the country and gave the best performance. A large number of players have participated in Khel Mahakumbh. In the field of sports, budget CM. In addition, national and international level training is provided in Gujarat. Due to which the top number has reached Gujarat. Congratulations to all the young comrades. Those who have come from Bihar to Chhattisgarh and Mizoram to Sikkim and Kashmir to Kanyakumari all have the same goal of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
Notably, the NIDJAM competition will also be a career path for the youth with the aim of honing the sports talent. Athletes were seen competing in various categories like running, hurdle race, long jump, high jump, shot put, javelin throw. Apart from this, the winners who perform well are being encouraged by giving medals and certificates. Not only this, training will also be given to the athletes after the completion of the competition by sports organizations including the Athletic Federation of India in view of the 2036 Olympic competition at the world level in the near future. So that the sportsmen of India can shine the name of the country by showing the wristband in the athletics competition along with other categories of sports.
National Inter District Junior Athletics Meet (NIDJAM) is a sports event held every year. Under-14 and Under-16 age contestants can participate in it. In which contestants from the districts of the country take part, if we look at the list so far, a total of 55 thousand contestants have participated in NIDJAM in 20 years, it is a platform to explore the skills of rural areas and give them a new direction and then honor them by giving them the best training. Is performed. After this the player is prepared to participate in national and international competitions.
