The first edition of Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsav will start from August 28 in the national capital. The news is announced by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel.

Goel said, "A Grameen Marathon marked the beginning of the Rural Games fever with the participation of 16000 youth from rural Delhi.In the first stage, the games will be held in Alipur, Mehrauli, Nangloi, Najafgarh and Shahadara where 10000-12000 youngsters will participate and the second stage will commence on 31st August till 01 September 2017 which will have inter-block games."

Goel further stated that the ministry would also urge various State governments to replicate these Rural Games in their respective states and create a mass sporting event across India enabling grassroots level players and talented youngsters to showcase their talent.

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