Event Includes Participation of around 3000 players in 23 sports and 300 competitions
Olympic 2024 bronze medalist Ms. Manu Bhaker and World Cricket T20 Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav will also participate
The seven-day event of the 27th All India Forest Sports Festival will be held in Chhattisgarh from October 16 to 22.”
The event features 23 sports disciplines and 300 competitions for approximately 3000 participants This year’s event will also witness the participation of notable figures, including Olympic 2024 bronze medalist Ms Manu Bhaker and Indian T20 cricket captain Surya Kumar Yadav and other dignitaries in the opening and closing ceremonies.
The event was initiated in 1992, under the leadership of the then Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the All India Forest Sports Competition aims to promote sports and foster mutual coordination among employees of forest department at all levels.
Chhattisgarh is hosting the event for the third time, it expects participation from around 2,320 male and 584 female athletes representing 29 states, 8 Union Territories, and various forestry institutes.
Union Forest Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav, Cooperative and Forest Minister of Bihar Government Dr. Prem Kumar, Union Forest Department Secretary Leena Nandan, Union Director General of Forests Shri Jitendra Kumar and Indian Captain of World Cricket T20 Shri Suryakumar Yadav will attend the opening ceremony of the Sports Festival.
The festival aims to identify and nurture sports talent from grassroots to senior levels within the forest department, enhancing teamwork, concentration, and perseverance among participants.
The competition will adhere to all sports regulations, with guidance from experts to ensure fairness and transparency. Athletes will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with certificates of excellence for top performances. Additionally, trophies will be awarded to the winning states.
The closing ceremony on October 20 will feature Ms Manu Bhaker, celebrating her achievements in shooting.
A range of indoor and outdoor sports, including cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, badminton, chess, and bridge will be showcased throughout the festival.
Preparations for facilities and accommodations for the players have been finalized, ensuring a successful event.