In order to create ‘Olympic Fever’ in the country ahead of next month’s multi-sporting spectacle in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off ‘Run for Rio’ event at India Gate in New Delhi on July 31
This was announced by Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Vijay Goel at a press conference
- the objective to connect public at large, especially children and youth, with the Olympic spirit and power of sports.
- The Minister said that with a view to celebrate the Olympic mood, especially when India is sending its largest ever contingent of 119 athletes, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) through the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is organizing a Mass Run called “Run for Rio” on 31st July, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.
- around 20,000 school children will participate in the Run, which will be flagged off by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The Minister informed that the Run will commence from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (MDCNS), India Gate, and conclude at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JNS), Lodhi Road.
- The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will also release a publication of SAI on “Indian Olympics Journey,” which will carry interesting information on country’s Olympics achievements and preparations for the future.
- Similar Runs on a smaller scale will be held in the SAI Regional Centres at Sonepat, Kolkata, Bhopal, Gandhinagar and Thiruvananthapuram
- it will also carry the slogan “RUN FOR RIO – KHELO AUR JIYO.
- Sponsorship commitments have been received from M/s. Coal India Limited (CIL) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
