Khel Maharan in Assam expectation, results and outcome

As Khel Maharan registration is already completed in September  30, 2023,  the Government of Assam is ready with all infrastructure and  schedules of  the great sports extravaganza which is very appropriately termed as biggest sports andolan in Assam by the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Khel Maharan is scheduled to be held from 1st  November 2023 to 10th January 2024

Who can participate in Khel Maharan Assam 2023

In a concerted effort to boost and brush up the rural talents and support them with required infrastructure and exposure to organized competition this Khel Maharan could be a great milestone for Sports in Assam. The basic eligibility criteria for Khel Maharan is that the candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam. Minimum and maximum age limit is 15 to 19 years. 

 It is always assumed that rural India is powerhouse of talents unexposed or underexposed. Be in Football or be it boxing rural India has contributed to Sports like anything. However, due to lack of opportunity, lack of sports organizations, lack of government effort only those sports-stars are shining who have made it possible by their own effort or their parents' effort or for some  divine intervention or timed connection. Hence, in this biggest sports event to be held in Assam, it is expected that the youngsters of Assam,  who were never fall short of talent will get the opportunity long due and this shall be an opportunity for getting a bigger platforms. Now that the talented Assamese women sports person like Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Nayanmani Saikia who have been coming from rural backgrounds and shining like never before, this is great on the part of Assam Government led by the ever dynamic Chief Minister of Assam. 

Mascot of Khel Maharan Assam 2023

 On 6th  October, 2023, the Khel Maharan Mascot Maharaj Dodan is unveiled. It is saud to have blessed with immense physical powers and forefather of Rabha tribe of Assam and nephew of King Bana mentioned in Mahabharata. 

Sports included in the events of Khel Maharan are basically Kabaddi, Athletics, Football, Volleyball and Kho kho. All the primary events shall be conducted at Gram Panchayat level and ward level in all districts of Assam and Bodoland Territorial Area Districts. 50 lakhs of players are targetted to be participating int the events. The details are available at http://dsywassam.com/khel/ of the Govt of Assam. 

Please visit this page for latest information, medals, and success stories of Khel Maharan Assam 2023!

Which districts in Assam will continue AFSPA

    Amist huge speculation in connection with AFSPA, the DGP Assam Sh GP Singh IPS declared on Sunday that AFSPA will continue in only four districts of Assam. The draconian AFSP Act was first imposed in Assam in November 1990. The same year had seen Operation Bajrang which was continued from November 28 to April 1991 in Assam when Army and State Police got down heavily on the banned outfit called United Liberation front of Assam. Since then, gallons of water reached the Bay of Bengal through the mighty Brahmaputra. A period full of sighs and sorrows, the entire decade was marked with strugling economy, insurgency and unattended grievances. The banned outfit was partially neutralized and even if it took time to be completely eradicated, it's influence and support from mass slowly got faded away. The existence of the outfit was time to time announced by one of to leaders during Election time, or during some protest programmes which are able to garner recognition. 

 As time has progressed, the question of development and economic progress have started gathering mass concern the banned outfit almost faded into oblivion. However, a fraction of ULFA leaders, placed themselves outside the country and in safe locations and were able to keep themselves little relevant by causing some harm to some business community members, demanding money and throwing grenade at some locations once in a while. Although, since its implement in Assam in 1990, it has been extended every six months after getting reviewed by the state government. In a major leap forward, the state Ministry of Home Assam, has removed AFSPA in April 2022, from all areas of the northeastern state except nine districts and one sub-division in one district. These nine districts including one sub division. There were Charaideo, Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Golaghat, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Dima HAsao and Lakhipur Sub division. Now, accelerating the process of remoavl, on the very day of Assam Police Day on October 1st 2023, in the presence of Tapan Kr Deka, Director Intelligence Bureau, the DGP Assam declared that AFSPA will now remain imposed in only four districts of Assam, i.e, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Charaideo of Assam. This is a very auspicious sign for the state of Assam which is already under pressure in developmental front. State govt requires to put up lot more effective steps to push the growth of economy and providing employment. Lets see how much of positive outcome the state gains after removal of the AFSPA.

35th National Games Final Medal Tally brings breeze of Happiness to Assam

Top ten positions of 35th National Games Kerala image

I was watching the Triatholon final of 35th National Games at DD Sports. The performance  of young and energetic team of Manipur was something to watch for. They were way ahead of the Gujarat and Maharashtra Teams which won Silver and Bronze medal respectively. The Team Manipur, like in many other sports were showing exceptional fitness, suppleness and energy that can match international teams. For example, after the game was over they were cheering while waiting for the next participant who on the moment of completion, almost exhausted!

So this was what our neighbouring, insurgency-hit Manipur performed in the National platform. Although Manipur could not place themselves on the top slot, they finished at seven, could win many hearts, I would say. If do not compare  Manipur, athletes from Assam did a marvelous job on its own. Assam could finish as Tenth state in Final Medal tally. Assam has won 9 Gold, 5 silver and 11 Bronze, five more medals than its nearest competitor Gujarat.

Like many other sports enthusiast, I hope that the tradition of sports which was began from the 2007 National Games(Assam) is carried forward by our Athletes. This result also shows that parents and youngsters are taking sports seriously and given a chance they can do even better. What is required is more coaches, sports organizations and sports infrastructure in the rural areas. The Sports minister who hails from Assam should take a look at the government schools where lack of sport facilities are non-existing. But we are hopeful that we can do better in coming days since the corner-stone is laid stronly.