Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that life is incomplete without sports, but life itself is sports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is engaged in making sports an integral part of life.
He said that anand department has been set up in the state, care is being taken to make people happy.
Will make Bhopal a sports hub. We will do what we say, he said.
There will be no dearth of money for sports, he said. Chouhan was addressing the inauguration ceremony of World Shooting Competition at Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center.
Chouhan announced the launch of the competition by pressing the remote button. Also performed Bhoomi Pujan of the shooting complex.
He said Atithi Devo Bhava is the tradition of our country.
There will be no inconvenience to all the guests and players in the heartland of India. He said that we are all one. There is a tradition of world welfare, he said.
May you all be happy and healthy, he said. Chief Minister Chouhan said the game is played not only to win but also to learn.
Sports relieve stress, keep us happy and healthy and increase competition.
He said that Madhya Pradesh is moving fast in sports. We are not satisfied with this now, we have to move further.
The Chief Minister said that such competitions give excellent players an opportunity to move forward.
He said that you are welcome in the beautiful state. Bhimbetka is a world heritage, Sanchi is world famous and the lake of Bhopal, the cleanest capital of the country, is very beautiful.
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia welcomed the guests.
He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is making many efforts to promote sports.
Chouhan is determined to make the state an excellent state for sports and to make Bhopal a sports hub.
ISSF President Luciano Rossi said that India is a beautiful country.
The beauty of Bhopal is also unique. Praising Chief Minister Chouhan, he said that he is making unprecedented contribution towards sports.
Raninder Singh, President of NRI also expressed his views. Leader of Opposition Govind Singh and Principal Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, sportspersons and dignitaries from India and abroad were present in the assembly.