Panchkula, Nov. 9 -- The "Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025" kicked off with high energy at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on Saturday, marking the beginning of one of Haryana's largest public-participation sports festivals.

The event, led by Rajya Sabha member Rekha Sharma, was inaugurated with spirited 5 km and 10 km marathon runs for both men and women.

The competition, which has received a staggering 1,02,032 registrations, is being organised across the Ambala parliamentary constituency, spanning Ambala, Panchkula and Yamunanagar districts.

Present at the inaugural ceremony were several dignitaries, including director general of sports Sanjeev Verma, deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma and commissioner of police Sibash Kabiraj. Haryanvi s...