Patna, Dec. 24 -- Former union Minister and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that initiatives like Khelo India and the MP Sports Festival are promoting sports across the country and encouraging talented players from small towns and cities. Prasad and Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh jointly inaugurated the MP Sports Festival at the Patliputra Sports Complex. The MP Sports Festival at the Patliputra Sports Complex.

Speaking on the occasion, Prasad said that the MP Sports Festival has become a popular initiative. Under this programme, Members of Parliament are organising sports competitions in their constituencies to identify and support young and emerging talent.

He said that several sports events, including football, kaba...