Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 6 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took part in the release function of the logo, jersey and theme song of the 'Khel Maharan' at Janata Bhawan in Assam's Guwahati.

The Assam government led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is all set to organise 'Khel Maharan' from November 1.

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The state government has taken the decision that Khel Maharan will be held to identify and nurture sports talents at the grassroots level.

According to the state government, more than 50 lakh sportspersons will participate and compete in five sporting disciplines - Athletics (100m, 200m, 400m & 800m), Football, Kabaddi, Volleyball and Kho-Kho.

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The competition will be held in 4 age categories - Under 19 (Men), Under 19 (Women), Above 19 (Men) and Above 19 (Women).

State-level events will be held at Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Kokrajhar and Diphu with each location holding the final event of a particular discipline. (ANI)

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