Bihar Chief Minister inaugurated the 52nd National Junior Boys Kabaddi Championship 2026

Patna, November 1, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday inaugurated the 52nd National Junior Boys Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The four-day national-level championship is being held from November 1 to 4, with teams from various states participating.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed the players and their parents who had arrived in Bihar from different parts of the country. He interacted with the participating players, enquired about their backgrounds and extended his best wishes for their success.

Addressing the gathering, Choudhary said hosting a national-level sporting event in Bihar was a matter of pride for the state. He described sports as an important medium for developing discipline, self-confidence, team spirit and leadership qualities among young people. Such competitions, he said, provide talented players with opportunities to showcase their abilities and establish their identities at the national level.

Highlighting the importance of kabaddi, the Chief Minister said it is one of India’s traditional and popular sports. He urged all participants to compete with enthusiasm, dedication and true sportsmanship. Referring to Haryana’s achievements in kabaddi and other sporting disciplines, he encouraged Bihar’s players to aim for similar excellence and bring more medals to the state.

The Chief Minister said the historic land of Pataliputra had enjoyed great glory nearly 2,000 years ago and called for collective efforts to restore Bihar’s historical pride and heritage. He spoke about the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s developed India and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s prosperous Bihar, adding that the state was making progress and contributing significantly to the country’s development.

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Emphasising the government’s commitment to sports infrastructure, Choudhary said Bihar was developing better training facilities and modern sporting infrastructure to support emerging talent. He announced that 20 new sports complexes were being constructed across the state to provide improved facilities to athletes. These initiatives, he said, would help Bihar emerge as a major destination for national and international sporting events.

The Chief Minister also directed officials to arrange visits for players from participating states to Bihar’s prominent historical, cultural and tourist destinations. He said the visiting teams should be introduced to the state’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Describing the teams as ambassadors of Bihar, he said they should return to their respective states with positive memories of Bihar and its hospitality.Choudhary urged the players to participate in the championship with sportsmanship, discipline and dedication and wished all participants a bright future and success in the competition.

During the programme, the Chief Minister felicitated Balwan Singh for his notable contribution and achievements in kabaddi and Commonwealth medallist Arjun Deshwal for his sporting accomplishments.

Bihar State Kabaddi Association Chief Patron Anjani Kumar Singh welcomed the Chief Minister by presenting him with a traditional angavastram and a memento. A ceremonial mace was also presented to him as a mark of honour.

Haryana Government Minister Kishan Lal Panwar and Bihar’s Sports and Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh also addressed the gathering.Among those present were Bihar State Kabaddi Association Chief Patron Anjani Kumar Singh, Bihar State Sports Authority Director General Ravindran Shankaran, Sports Department Secretary Deepak Anand, Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya K. Sharma, senior government officials, dignitaries, sports administrators, coaches and players from various states.

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