Raipur. The seven-day state level sports and cultural festival “Aarohan” is going to begin at 11 am today at Shri Rawatpura Government University. 1800 participants from 250 different institutions of the state will be seen competing in this festival.
The chief guest of the inauguration ceremony, Cabinet Minister Brijmohan Aggarwal, will be on stage to welcome the NCC cadets. Let it be known that the chief guest himself is a sports loving young man and his presence will encourage the participants. The inauguration ceremony will begin with the lighting of the Ascending Torch along with lighting of the lamp and singing of the state song as per Indian cultural tradition. Thereafter, the ascent will begin with the announcement of the chief guest and colorful cultural presentations will be given by young artists.
21 sports competitions in Aarohan (Kabaddi, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho, Archery, Carrom, Chess, Yoga, Long and High Jump, Short, Middle and Long Distance Race, Relay and Hurdle Race) , Javelin Throw and Shot Put) and cultural competitions like extemporaneous speech competition, singing and musical instrument competition, solo and group dance competition, solo and group play (drama) competition, fine arts like rangoli, painting and collage have been organised.
