Speaking on the occasion Shri Goel said that the Kabaddi World Cup held recently in Gujarat was a unique event as not only India being the host country won the World Cup but the game was internationalised to a great extent. The minister said, his idea is to promote indigenous games among the youth and Kabaddi being one of the most prominent games as well as cost effective, we must take it to the next level.
Shri Goel further stated that his Ministry will soon start off with Rural Games or “Grameen Khel Mahakumbh” under the ambitious Khelo India scheme to not only popularise rural games but also search for talented players at the grassroots level.
The three days Kabaddi Championship has the prize money for the winning team of ₹1 crore. For the 2nd and 3rd position ₹ 50 lakh and ₹ 25 lakh respectively would be given. During the championship various cultural events will be organised depicting the rich heritage and sports culture of Haryana.
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