NEW DELHI: The Delhi State School Games was started on Thursday at Chhatrasaal Stadium to nurture emerging sports talent in schools and offer students an opportunity to exhibit their skills.
In all, 3,545 government, government-aided and private recognised schools from 29 zones in 16 districts under the directorate of education participated in zonal sports competitions that had 32 games in three age categories – under 14, under 17 and under 19.
The winners from 29 zones will take part in the Delhi State School Games, 2023-24.
In addition to this, sports activities are being organised for children with disabilities in nine different disciplines.
Most of the games on the list of 32 – which includes athletics, swimming, softball, cricket, gymnastics, wrestling and judo – are on the list of international sports events such as the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, the government said. The aim of this annual event is to encourage grassroots participation, promote a healthy lifestyle, foster sports culture in schools and identify budding sports talent, the government added.
Education minister Atishi said: “Children are often advised to concentrate solely on studies, rather than engaging in sports and extracurricular activities. I would like to tell all parents and elders who offer this advice that our children often acquire more knowledge when they actively participate in sports rather than confining themselves to classrooms.” “Being a sportsperson is far from easy and requires an immense amount of dedication and effort,” she added.
In all, 3,545 government, government-aided and private recognised schools from 29 zones in 16 districts under the directorate of education participated in zonal sports competitions that had 32 games in three age categories – under 14, under 17 and under 19.
The winners from 29 zones will take part in the Delhi State School Games, 2023-24.
In addition to this, sports activities are being organised for children with disabilities in nine different disciplines.
Most of the games on the list of 32 – which includes athletics, swimming, softball, cricket, gymnastics, wrestling and judo – are on the list of international sports events such as the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, the government said. The aim of this annual event is to encourage grassroots participation, promote a healthy lifestyle, foster sports culture in schools and identify budding sports talent, the government added.
Education minister Atishi said: “Children are often advised to concentrate solely on studies, rather than engaging in sports and extracurricular activities. I would like to tell all parents and elders who offer this advice that our children often acquire more knowledge when they actively participate in sports rather than confining themselves to classrooms.” “Being a sportsperson is far from easy and requires an immense amount of dedication and effort,” she added.
