India, June 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the President of the Assam Olympic Association (AOA), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off the Olympic Day Run in Tezpur, today, calling for a collective commitment to transform Assam into a frontrunner in India's sporting landscape. The event, organised by the Assam Olympic Association in collaboration with the Sonitpur District Sports Association, was held at Polo Field, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes, students, and sports enthusiasts across the region.
Speaking at the occasion, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal invoked the timeless words of cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika: "Ei prithibi ek ...