SAI CRC Bhopal organises three-day National Sports Day festival

SAI CRC Bhopal organised a three-day National Sports Day celebration from August 28 to August 30, 2026, featuring sporting contests, fitness sessions and a 5-kilometre cycling ride. The festival was held in Bhopal and centred on the theme “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat”.

The celebration honoured Major Dhyan Chand and included activities designed to promote participation in sports and fitness. The programme featured the 29 Challenge, fitness sessions and the cycling ride, with the activities presented as part of an effort to encourage an active lifestyle.

The organisers said the festival aimed to inspire young people and the public to embrace sports and fitness. The research information does not provide details of the individual events included in the 29 Challenge, the number of participants, or the venues used for the activities.

Team B, Khelo India Champs, was the overall winner of the sporting contests. No further details were provided about the teams, scoring or the awards presented.

National Sports Day in India is associated with Major Dhyan Chand, whose contribution to Indian sport was honoured during the Bhopal programme. The festival’s focus on fitness activities and cycling placed physical activity alongside competitive sporting events, while its stated emphasis remained on encouraging youth and the wider public to participate in sports and maintain an active lifestyle.