Khel Maharan 3.0: Assam Sees Over 50 Lakh Registrations Ahead of Sports Event
Massive Participation in Khel Maharan 3.0
File image of Khel Maharan 2.0 in Tamulpur (Photo: DC Tamulpur/Meta)
Guwahati, Oct 28: The upcoming Khel Maharan 3.0, scheduled to kick off on November 7, has already seen an impressive registration count exceeding 50.37 lakh across 35 districts in Assam. Notably, Kamrup district alone has reported over 2.06 lakh participants as per the latest official data.
This initiative by the state government aims to promote sports among the youth and provide a platform for showcasing their talents.
Bongaigaon leads the registration numbers with 2,57,580 entries, followed closely by Morigaon at 2,44,404 and Nagaon with 2,36,823. Charaideo and Barpeta have also shown strong participation with 2,22,309 and 2,22,088 registrations, respectively.
Kamrup ranks seventh in terms of registrations with 2,06,622, while Kamrup Metropolitan has recorded 1,49,663 participants.
On the lower end, Dima Hasao has 21,256 registrations, Majuli has 44,617, and Karbi Anglong has 60,629.
In total, Assam has achieved 50,37,082 registrations, comprising 28,63,140 males and 21,73,942 females.
Khel Maharan has become a vital platform for discovering and nurturing athletic talent in Assam.
The first edition successfully identified 612 talented athletes, with over 350 receiving training.
In the second edition, 554 promising athletes were selected for training under the guidance of expert coaches, including award-winning Arjuna and Dronacharya recipients, a former Olympian, and AFC-licensed coaches.
The initiative has expanded its range of sports over the years, growing from five sports in its first edition to seven in the second, which now includes chess, road cycling, and swimming.
A coordination meeting for Khel Maharan 3.0 was recently held, chaired by Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra, to ensure thorough preparations for the event and its smooth execution across the district.
The meeting addressed the responsibilities of committee members, the event schedule, and the venues for various sports activities.
Mishra emphasized the importance of interdepartmental collaboration and timely arrangements, urging all officials and departments to work together for the event's success. He also encouraged efforts to inspire young athletes in Kamrup to actively participate, demonstrate their skills, and develop their potential.