Raipur. The prize distribution ceremony of the 40th National Archery Competition organized by Chhattisgarh State Archery Association was held at Rajyotsav Ground, Science College, Raipur. On this occasion, under the chief hospitality of Governor Vishwabhushan Harichandan, prizes were distributed to the winning players of compound archery. During this, many big leaders including Union Tribal Affairs and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister and President of Indian Archery Association Arjun Munda, School Education and Higher Education Minister Shri Brijmohan Agarwal, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Tankaram Verma, MLA Moti Lal Sahu, etc. Were present.
Let us tell you that the archery competition organized by Chhattisgarh State Archery Association, Sports and Youth Welfare Department, which started from January 4 in Science College, Raipur, will conclude on January 12. More than 800 players from all the states of the country are showing their talent in this archery competition. Today, the winners of the events whose competition had ended were awarded.
Those who keep learning continuously will become the real winners – Governor
On this occasion, Governor Vishwabhushan Harichandan said that, while congratulating the competitors, he said that all the archers have given their best performance and have emerged as future champions, but those who could not succeed will face challenges and move forward towards the best. Then success will definitely be achieved, only those who keep learning continuously will become the real winners. He said that there is special mention of archery in the texts Mahabharata and Ramayana. He mentioned the dialogue between Arjuna and Guru Dronacharya described in the Mahabharata text, in which Arjuna was taught how to hit the target while keeping an eye on it. There was no archer like Lord Ram. The Governor said that the country has achieved many remarkable achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Along with various sports, our country has also attracted the attention of the world in archery.
India will become developed in the field of sports also by 2047 – Union Minister Arjun Munda
Through his address on the stage, Union Minister Arjun Munda said that the archers of our country have increased the pride of the country. People’s inclination towards archery is increasing and players are also being encouraged by the government, India will become developed in the field of sports by the year 2047. Congratulating the players, he said, I will also congratulate our players for the national honor they have received this year, Para Aanchal Sital Devi has won the gold medal at the international level. The result of the change that has been seen in the archery field for the last several years is making all of us proud. Our country is becoming the country to receive hundreds of medals simultaneously in foreign countries. At present, the respect and glory of the country is increasing on the international horizon.
Referring to the practice of archery since the time of Treta and Dwapar era, Union Minister Arjun Munda said that along with sports, we are also promoting the background cultural heritage and traditions. He said that, I am very happy that Sub Junior National Archery Championship has been organized in Chhattisgarh. We have full faith in our players that in the coming days, they will perform very well in our Archery Different Medal Platform and bring the name of the country forward. Many congratulations to the Archery organization for organizing this event very well in Chhattisgarh.
Forest dwellers are adept in the sport of archery – School Education Minister Brijmohan Aggarwal.
School Education Minister Brijmohan Aggarwal said that it is necessary to participate in sports and only those who play are winners. The forest dwellers are adept in the sport of archery. Tribal children should be made adept in the techniques of modern archery sport. He said that it is a matter of great happiness that Chhattisgarh has got an opportunity, Junior Sub, Junior 40th Archery Competition is being held in Raipur, the land of Chhattisgarh. Hundreds of children from all over the country have reached here. His role will also give an opportunity to the children of Chhattisgarh to learn a lot. For this I congratulate him and best wishes. I wish that the children of Chhattisgarh move forward in this competition and earn name in the country and the world.
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Earlier in the program, Chhattisgarh Archery Association President Kailash Murarka gave the welcome address, during which he said that the winning players who have been awarded today should go to the international level like this and that too bring glory to the country and state. These are my best wishes. During the award distribution ceremony, MLA Motilal Sahu, Subhash Aggarwal of Archery Association and other officials, coaches, referees, players boys and girls from different states of the country were present.
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