Chief Minister inaugurated the newly-constructed indoor stadium in Balod.
Chief Minister praised the gymnasts and seekers of Yoga in Malkhamb.
The Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated the newly-constructed indoor stadium in Balod and gave his best wishes to the players.
After reaching the indoor stadium, the Chief Minister praised the spirit of the gymnasts and participants performing Yoga.
The Chief Minister said that this is the ancient art of India. Malkhamb makes a seeker stronger and fitter, and also keeps them physically and mentally healthy.
He motivated the participants undergoing training to practice regularly and also gave them his blessings.
He suggested the trainers make the participants aware of the nuances of gymnastics and Yoga and encourage them to perform better.
The Chief Minister met the national players like Dipti Sahu, Chanchal Sahu, Prerna Sahu, Karun Nayak, Rajkumar Muthai, Veerendra Kumar, and Usha Chaudhari.
He praised the spirit and talent of the three sisters: Deepti, Chanchal, and Prerna Sahu.
Deepti Sahu has won many medals in the National Games and made the district proud. Training for Kalari pattu, Ushu, Muthai, Kickboxing, and Judo is also provided in the indoor stadium.
Free training by the Ex-servicemen Association is given in the indoor stadium.
Rajkumar Sahu, the President of the Ex-servicemen Association, said that currently 70 youngsters are being trained for admission in the military and para-military forces.
The training is being imparted by ex-servicemen Kishor Nath Yogi, Hemant Margiya, Kanhaiya Lal, and Umesh Sahu.
70 years old Vimal Kumar Das, who showed his bravery in the battles of 1962 and 1965, is also providing training to youngsters here.
The word Malkhamb has been formed by joining two words: Malla and Khambha. Their meanings are respectively gymnast and pole, making the words literal meaning: gymnast pole, which is used by gymnasts for traditional training.
Malkhamb had emerged in the 12th century in the Maharashtra state of India.
Malkhamb is a game that provides exercise to the whole body and keeps it fit.
It is not as simple as it appears. It requires the strength of muscles. One needs a lot of hard work and perseverance to learn it.
In Malkhamb, there is a straight pole that has to be climbed while performing Yoga with gymnastics. It is one of the most ancient sports in India.
The pole in Malkhamb is made with Sheesham and Sahwan woods. Oil is applied on top of the pole.
After that, the pole is buried in the ground and used for performing the sport.