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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur gave a big assurance when Mahavir Singh Phogat threatened to return all the medals

The issue of protesting wrestlers is getting more politically heated. Meanwhile, Dronacharya award-winning coach Mahavir Singh Phogat, who came out in support of the protestors sitting at Jantar Mantar, demanded the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, threatening to return his medals if justice is not served. It is notable that wrestlers including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, World Championship medalist Vinesh Phogat are sitting on a dharna in Delhi since April 23. They are demanding the arrest of WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven wrestlers. Mahavir Phogat said that if justice is not done in this matter, I will return my medals. He said that action should be taken against him for the kind of allegations he is facing and he should be arrested. Mahavir Phogat, previously associated with the BJP, was asked whether he had talked to the government or raised the issue at the party level, he said that no such thing has happened. Including threatened to return his medals and awards. Meanwhile, several khaps in Haryana have also extended their support to the protesting wrestlers. Several Khaps in Hisar, Bhiwani, Jind and Rohtak have demonstrated in support of the wrestlers. Let us also tell you that Mahavir Phogat is the father of wrestler Geeta and Babita Phogat and Vinesh’s uncle.
Anurag Thakur’s reaction
On the other hand, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has said that all the demands of the wrestlers sitting on strike in Delhi have been accepted and they should allow the Delhi Police to complete a fair investigation. Anurag Thakur told reporters that I request all the protesting players that their demands have been accepted. The court has also given instructions and they should allow the fair investigation to be completed. He said that Delhi Police will convert milk into milk and water into water and strict action will be taken under the law.
Let us also tell you that Anurag Thakur was on a tour of Uttar Pradesh today, where he along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the logo, mascot, torch, anthem and jersey of the Khelo India University Games in the capital Lucknow. Appreciated the Yogi government for the opportunities.

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New edition of Khelo India
Earlier, inaugurating the program, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh is not only the state with the largest population today, but every event held here automatically becomes the biggest. Uttar Pradesh has been selected for the third edition of Khelo India University Games and I can assure you that this will be the biggest event ever. Students from 200 universities will become participants of this event. They will also get an opportunity to know, understand and learn about Uttar Pradesh. The entire team of Uttar Pradesh is ready to welcome him. For the launch of these games starting from 25th May, I cordially invite the Government of India and all the states to become partners in these events and give their guidance. These games will indeed prove to be a milestone in taking the activity of sports to our youth. CM Yogi said these things while unveiling the logo, mascot, torch, anthem and jersey of Khelo India University Games at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. On this occasion, Union Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh and Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav were also present with him.
Khelo India University Games is strengthening the perception of changing India
  
CM Yogi started his address by mentioning the change in thinking towards sports in India. He said that you all must have seen India moving forward in every field within the last 9 years. We have also seen the world’s perception about India changing. You must have also felt a new confidence in the mind of every citizen of India. Khelo India University Games is also a symbol of changing the same perception and of that belief. A decade ago, people did not have a good perception towards sports and sportspersons. Sport was considered an unnecessary task, a waste of time. Today the perception towards it has changed. The family members together encourage the child. Indian Manisha has always said that bhasmamadyaam khalu dharma sadhanam, that is, all the means of religion can be possible only with a healthy body and a healthy body will be achieved by the one who lives by rules and restraint, stays in discipline. Naturally, with these sports activities, a person can not only remain healthy but can also empower the society and the nation. Khelo India and Fit India Movement are part of the same series.
Promotion of sports in UP from village to district
Citing the increasing awareness about sports in Uttar Pradesh, the CM said that such programs have been promoted in Uttar Pradesh. The events of MP sports competition are also being organized in a grand manner from village to district level. There is a long team of players at each district level as well. Women or men, boys or girls are joining these programs on a large scale in rural areas. Thanking Anurag Singh Thakur, he said that after taking over the Sports Ministry, we have seen and felt the spirit he had towards sports and as a good player to speed up this campaign. Today, Uttar Pradesh is fully ready to implement this vision of the Prime Minister on the ground.
Sports kits provided to 65 thousand Yuva Mangal Dal and Mahila Mangal Dal
Regarding the efforts of the state government to encourage sports in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi said that we have started many programs. Uttar Pradesh has taken forward the process of construction of a stadium in every district. The work of mini stadium has started at the block level. The construction of sports grounds in 58 thousand gram panchayats has got a new momentum. Be it every ward or gram panchayat, along with the playground, the funds of gram panchayat are being used for open gym. In order to further sports activities, a major program of encouraging Yuvak Mangal Dal and Mahila Mangal Dal was taken forward by the Youth Welfare Department. Till now we have provided sports kits to 65 thousand Yuva Mangal Dal and Mahila Mangal Dal. Their total number is 85 thousand and sports kits will be made available to the remaining 20 thousand till next year. The CM said that many programs are also going on for the promotion of sports and sportspersons. Uttar Pradesh is setting up its first sports university in Meerut. Along with the university, the Meerut Forest District is a part of the Special Action Plan of the Government of Uttar Pradesh for One Product. We have started many programs to encourage sports items there.
UP players display KIUG jersey and torch on stage
Earlier, the CM and Union Sports Minister first launched the logo and anthem by pressing the button. This was followed by the unveiling of the jersey, which was displayed on stage by Uttar Pradesh hockey players Vandana Katariya, Danish Mujtaba, basketball player Vishesh Bhriguvanshi and athlete Annu Rani. This was followed by the launch of the mascot ‘Jeetu’, which is a fusion of the state animal barasingha and the state bird crane. This mascot is a symbol of UP’s immense devotion and faith towards nature. During this, athlete Sudha Singh, hockey player Lalit Upadhyay, wrestler Divya Kakran, judo player Vijay Kumar Yadav displayed a specially prepared torch. In the end, CM and Union Sports Minister flagged off the torch relay. This four torch relay will return to Lucknow on May 25 after touring the entire state.
There will be a Khelo India Center in each district of UP: Anurag Thakur
On this occasion Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that recently we have completed 5 years of Khelo India. The campaign which was started by PM Modi has progressed very fast. Through this, the work of finding and grooming players is done. The biggest event of these games, Khelo India University Games is going to be held in Uttar Pradesh. The way CM Yogi has promoted sports here, it is expected that in the coming times, if a player wins a medal anywhere in the world, the national anthem will be played on the podium, Uttar Pradesh will play an important role in that. Uttar Pradesh will be the most medal winning state in the coming times. He said that the maximum number of sports and players are going to participate in the University Games. It shows that Uttar Pradesh is capable of organizing this game and players from all over the country are ready to come here. Once this state was known for riots, but now this state will be known for riots. Earlier this state was known for bullets, now it will be known for shooting sports. The Government of India is going to set up one thousand Khelo India centers across the country. Certainly before 15 August 2023, a Khelo India Center will be established in each district of Uttar Pradesh. On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, we are going to host a big sports event. This is a big opportunity for Uttar Pradesh and it is expected that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh will get the opportunity to host more big sports events.

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