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MP Inaugurates First‑Ever National Divyangjan Cricket Sports Festival‑2026
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the National Divyangjan Cricket Sports Festival‑2026 in Bhopal, a unique sports event where differently‑abled players will play cricket continuously for 100 hours to set a new global record.
Key Points:
- Festival Inauguration: CM Mohan Yadav flagged off the first ever National Divyangjan Cricket Sports Festival‑2026 held at the Police Line Ground in Bhopal.
- He stepped onto the pitch to bat and ceremonially started the first match between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan teams.
- Theme: The festival is based on the theme “Not Out @ 100” where around 350 Divyang players from 25 states will play cricket continuously for 100 hours, making it a first‑of‑its‑kind event globally.
- The sports festival is dedicated to the birth centenary of social reformer Late Kushabhau Thakre, underlining a message of social upliftment beyond record attempts.
- Organised by: The festival features multiple T‑20 matches played in marathon style and is being organised in association with groups like the Kushabhau Thakre Trust, TASK International Centre for Public Policy Research, and other supporting organisations.
- Organisers plan to document the 100‑hour continuous cricket matches for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records, Limca Book of Records, and Asia Book of Records.
- Significance: The festival not only aims to create a world record but also to promote sportsmanship, inclusivity and empowerment of differently‑abled athletes at the national level, sending a strong message that limitations can be overcome with determination and opportunity.
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