Sports Madai Becomes a Platform for Health and Harmony – Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade

Encourages journalist players at Raipur Press Club’s Inter-Press Cricket Tournament

Raipur, February 2026 : Minister for Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, said that sports are extremely important for maintaining good physical and mental health. She noted that despite the busy daily schedules of journalists, their enthusiasm for sports is commendable. Describing the Sports Madai organised by the Raipur Press Club as an inspiring initiative, she extended her best wishes to all the organisers and participating teams.

The Raipur Press Club is organising an Inter-Press Cricket Tournament under the Sports Madai in memory of late Kuldeep Nigam at Netaji Subhash Stadium, Raipur. Enthusiastic and exciting matches are being played among various teams from the journalistic fraternity. The objective of the event is to connect journalists with sports by encouraging them to take time out from their hectic routines, promote mutual harmony, and create awareness about a healthy lifestyle.

Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade visited the ground, interacted with the journalist players participating in the tournament, and boosted their morale. Appreciating the sportsmanship displayed by the players, she said that such events strengthen mutual cooperation, team spirit, and positive energy.

On the occasion, Raipur Press Club President Shri Mohan Tiwari, General Secretary Shri Gaurav Sharma, Vice President Shri Dilip Sahu, Treasurer Shri Dinesh Yadu, Joint Secretaries Smt. Nivedita Sahu and Shri Bhupesh Jangde, Sports आयोजन Committee Convener Shri Vijay Mishra, along with a large number of journalists, were present.