“I’m glad to know that Isha Gramotsavam has turn out to be an efficient instrument for social transformation that helps villagers transfer away from addictions, break caste obstacles throughout the group, empower ladies and revive the resilient rural spirit,” mentioned Shri Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports activities, talking on the grand finale of Isha Gramotsavam held at Adiyogi, Isha Yoga Middle, in Coimbatore on Saturday.
Launched by Sadhguru in 2004, the social initiative is geared toward bringing the spirit of sports activities and playfulness into the lives of rural folks. The minister was accompanied by Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Basis, well-liked Tamil Actor Santhanam and Former Indian Hockey Captain Dhanraj Pillay on the momentous event.
Thrilled to attend the Gramotsavam programme at @ishafoundation within the divine firm of @SadhguruJV ji. It was really a mesmerizing expertise witnessing the electrifying environment and the passion of the contributors. I used to be glad to listen to that greater than 60,000 gamers have… pic.twitter.com/jqADwUwYdV
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 23, 2023
“The fantastic initiative undertaken by Sadhguru celebrates rural sports activities and tradition like none different…. Isha Gramotsavam began manner again in 2004 aiming to carry well being, prosperity and well-being to the agricultural lots, and I might see the sports activities individuals right here, a few of them work as labourers, agriculturalists, and fishermen, however I might see the aggressive spirit in them,” noticed Shri Thakur.
Carried out within the awe-inspiring backdrop of the 112-feet Adiyogi, the finale witnessed gamers placing up a fascinating show of rural prowess. The viewers, which gathered from all corners of the world, cheered, whistled and watched in rapt consideration as gamers gave their all for the championship trophy
Talking on the event Sadhguru, mentioned, “Celebration is the premise of life, and it’s doable solely when you’re playful. So, it is unbelievable to see that throughout 25,000 villages, over 60,000 gamers and lots of and hundreds of spectators in these villages, all in some unspecified time in the future not figuring out what they have been doing, they might have jumped, screamed, yelled, laughed, and cried. That is what is required to make life occur.”
Highlighting the necessity to carry playfulness to life, Sadhguru underscored, “Our minister was saying, you should play some recreation. I do not know what your situations are. You reside in an condominium constructing or someplace. Properly, you may not less than throw a ball at one another. In the event you don’t have a ball, throw an onion. If onion is simply too costly, throw a potato- one thing to make life playful.”
Sharing her Gramotsavam journey, Kumari, the captain of the Anandapuram Throwball workforce from Andhra Pradesh competing within the finals mentioned, “Initially, our households have been unsupportive of us enjoying, however reaching the finals modified their perspective, turning them into our largest cheerleaders. Our workforce, often
entangled with day by day chores and work, practices each night time. One teammate even left her three-month-old child to take part within the finals! Being here’s a dream realised, and we owe immense due to the Isha volunteers who’ve stood by us—from coaching to travelling to Coimbatore.
In the meantime, Isha Gramotsavam’s ultimate matches stood true to its stature maintaining the viewers hooked to their seats. Uthamasolpuram, Salem reigned over FEC Sithurajapuram in Volleyball grabbing the highest honours. In Throwball, PG Pudur, Coimbatore gained the championing trophy with Black Panther from Maragodu, Karnataka ending an in depth second. After an electrifying show of raids and defence, the Erode workforce defeated the Dindigul workforce in Ladies Kabaddi. Within the Paralympics recreation, Coimbatore Para Volleyball Affiliation, Coimbatore beat Kumari Kings, Kanyakumari to win the Paralympic Volleyball Championship.
Congratulating the winners, Sadhguru on social media platform X, posted, “Congratulations to all #IshaGramotsavam contributors, spectators & volunteers for re-creating the celebratory spirit so integral to rural Bharat. It’s only by way of celebration that we are able to hold alive the richness of our heritage. Could Gramotsavam reignite and strengthen group spirit in each village of Bharat. Blessings. -Sg”
The sporting extravaganza which started within the month of August unfolded within the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Performed in over 194 rural places, Isha Gramotsavam impressed the participation of 60,000 gamers, with over 10,000 rural ladies, principally house owners, collaborating in occasions like Kabaddi and Throwball.
Distinctive in its format, Isha Gramotsavam will not be open for professionals, setting the stage for on a regular basis rural folks- from day by day wage earners, fishermen, and housewives amongst others, to interrupt away from their day by day grind and are available benefit from the celebratory and unifying energy of sports activities.
Isha Outreach, which is organising Isha Gramotsavam, has been recognised as a Nationwide Sports activities Promotion Group ( NSPO ) by the Ministry of Sports activities & Youth Affairs. Sports activities celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar, Olympic medallist Rajavardhan Singh Rathore and Karnam Malleshwari have earlier participated as particular friends within the finals of the sports activities competition. Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, and Javagal Srinath have voiced help for Isha Gramotsavam.
