Sixth edition of Khasdar Krida Mahotsav is set to start in the Orange City on Jan 12
Indian sprinter Hima Das, also called out as the Dhing Express, gave young athletes valuable advice about the importance of persistence and discipline in achieving success. She conveyed these words of wisdom during the flag-distribution and date announcement for the upcoming sixth edition of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav at Parvana Bhavar, Kingsway, this Sunday.
Continuing her remarks, Das shared, “I began my running journey in 2017 and, within a year, secured the title of world U-20 champion. While this success might seem effortless to some but to achieve this success there are a lot of sacrifices. I had sacrificed a lot where I had to stay away from my parents, my family, and had to sacrifice my favourite food and at the same time I have dedicated myself for athletics”.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari presided over the function. Convener of the event and former mayor Sandip Joshi, BJP city president Bunty Kukade, Sandip Bhondve of BJP Maharashtra Sports Cell, Rani Dwivedi, Dr Piyush Ambulkar, Ashish Mukim Sudhir Dive, Nagesh Sahare, Dr Padmakar Charmode and others were also present on the occasion.
“I come from a very humble back- ground and hail from a small village, If I can achieve all this success why can’t you all? Sports helped me to find new friends and all my success gave me some compliments like “Dhing Express of India” and “Golden Girl of Assam.”
Speaking on the occasion Nitin Gadkari said, “Asian Games triple gold medalist and world compound archery champion Ojas Pravin Deotale is our pride. I am happy to announce that Ojas will be participating in the sixth edition of Khasdar Krida Mahotsav. He has earlier participated in KKM and brought laurels to the city, country, he is our pride, and I am proud of Ojas. My intention to start KKM was to see youngsters like Ojas bring laurels to the country”.
The season 6 of Country’s first multisport grassroots festival ‘Khasdar Krida Mahotsav’ to be publicized as Chak de, Khelo Nagpur Khelo – will begin in the city of Oranges from January 12.
In 2024, 56 games will be played at 66 venues of the city. Over 2500 players and officials joined the event. India’s star sprinter Hima Das distributed the flags to the association representatives of all the 56 sporting disciplines. Chief convener of the event and former mayor Sandip Joshi gave his introductory remarks.