Karnal, May 6 -- Sports promote the message of unity and motivate to move forward, Union power minister and Karnal MP Manohar Lal Khattar said while inaugurating a three-day "MP Sports Competition" in Panipat on Monday.

During the event that also marked the minister's 71st birthday at the Shivaji Stadium, the players were administered oath to stay away from drugs. Addressing the gathering, Khattar said the Prime Minister has a long-term vision that the youth of the country should be healthy and they should participate in sports with zeal and enthusiasm, win medals and bring glory to the country.

Panipat City MLA Pramod Vij, Samalkha MLA Manmohan Bhadana, former MP Sanjay Bhatia and mayor Komal Saini among others were present.

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