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National Games should be held once in two years: Sports minister

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Sarbananda-Sonowal

Thiruvananthapuram: Union sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal Saturday wished that the National Games are held once every two years instead of every four years.

The 35th National Games were on for the last 15 days in seven districts of Kerala. They concluded Saturday. Goa will host the next Games.

“Efforts should be made to see that this event is held once in two years so as to give more and more opportunities to our sportspersons to compete,” said Sonowal, while addressing the closing ceremony.

He complimented Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and his team for organising the event in the most professional manner.

“It should be an eye opener in terms of the way this Games was organised with the outstanding world class infrastructure that was provided,” Sonowal added.

He also read out a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimenting Kerala for the excellent organisation of the event.

All the events got over Friday with Services coming out first and hosts Kerala second.

Chandy was greeted with a huge cheer by the full house at the newly built Greenfield Stadium which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies.

“I stand with a lot of pride before you as we have proved that if we stand together any difficult situation can be overcome. I take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who worked hard for the smooth conduct of the Games and this has certainly given a bright future for sports and games in our state,” said Chandy.

Kerala Governor P.Sathasivam, before officially declaring the Games closed, pointed out that the National Games are more or less modelled on the Olympic Games.

“I wish to thank the organisers here for the way the Games were conducted,” said Sathasivam.

A cultural programme was held later.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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