Guwahati, 07 November (HS): The Assam government on Saturday launched the third edition of Khel Maharan 3.0 across the state, aiming to identify and nurture sporting talent among students and budding athletes and provide them with opportunities to build a future in sports.

In Nalbari, Minister Jayanta Malla Barua attended the Khel Maharan events organised at the Dhamdhama High School playground. Various sporting competitions were held as part of the initiative. The minister also interacted with participants and shared his views on the importance of the sporting initiative.

Meanwhile, Khel Maharan 3.0 was also launched in Narayanpur under the initiative of the Narayanpur Municipal Board. Bihpuria MLA Bhupen Borah formally inaugurated the programme.

In Mariani, the Panchayat-level competitions commenced at the Beleuguri Adarsha High Secondary School playground. MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi inaugurated the sporting events.

The initiative, being organised for the third consecutive edition, seeks to provide a platform to young and emerging athletes across Assam to showcase their abilities and strengthen the state's sporting ecosystem.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash