The Chief Minister took salute from the impressive march past of the participating contingents of various districts. Announcing the opening of this around two months long much awaited gala sporting event, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that this mega sporting event is being launched today to commemorate National Sports Day- the birth anniversary of Hockey Wizard Major Dhyan Chand. He said that this time around five lakh players will vie for medals in nine age groups of 37 games.