Guwahati (Assam): Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed confidence that the third edition of 'Khelo India' event in Guwahati will be very successful. Speaking to the media, Sarma said: "The 'Khelo India' event has already seen a grand inauguration. In the presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Sports Minister Kiren Rijuju, the event started with a grand opening. I believe that this event will be very successful, and players will get a big opportunity to show their talent." The biggest and best sporting event is possible due to the blessings of the people of Assam, good leadership of @sarbanandsonwal ji, good team work of the officials of State and Union Govt, support from the artists, volunteers & media! Thank you all?#KheloIndiaYouthGames2020 https://t.co/bcFv3QmQLs pic.twitter.com/vrM2l1owM4 — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 11, 2020 He further stated that sports in the north-east states have come a long way in recent years, and many talented players have recently emerged from the region. "The future of sports in the north-east areas is very bright," he said. Some more glimpses from the inauguration ceremony of the 3rd @kheloindia Youth Games. #KheloIndiaYouthGames2020 Thank you Guwahati... pic.twitter.com/LWjp9i62eh — Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) January 10, 2020 Earlier, the CEO of Khelo India, Avinash Joshi had said that the event was going to be India's biggest multi-disciplinary sporting event. "This is going to be India's biggest multi-disciplinary sporting event. All the preparation is done and some games have started. We expect that people of Assam and all over India will appreciate it and will like it," Joshi said. The 'Khelo India Youth Games 2020' event began in Guwahati yesterday, which saw the participation of around 6,500 athletes across 20 sporting events. (ANI)
