Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker attend Smart City initiative in Moradabad

On the occasion of National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, a unique initiative to ignite interest in sports among the youth was taken in Moradabad as series of backlit panels were installed on the Loco Shed Bridge, depicting historical and glorious moments from international sports, as achieved by Indian athletes.

The decision was taken by the Moradabad Municipal Corporation and the panels feature portraits of Olympic medallists such as Major Dhyan Chand, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Abhinav Bindra, Neeraj Chopra, Milkha Singh, Manu Bhaker, among others.

Additionally, the achievements of the Indian cricket team over the past 75 years have been captured through images, from the 1983 World Cup victory to the iconic moments of this year's T20 World Cup.

These displays include the magic catch by Suryakumar Yadav, Sachin Tendulkar's legendary shot against Shane Warne, the 1971 series win in the West Indies, and more. Portraits of Indian women athletes are also prominently featured.

"The purpose of this initiative is to instill a sense of pride by showcasing the incredible performances of Indian athletes on the world stage, thereby inspiring the younger generation to pursue sports and encouraging them to excel in this field. The LED panels vividly depict the hard work, dedication, and contributions of these athletes, motivating the youth of Moradabad to actively participate in sports," a statement from Mr.Divyanshu Patel, The Municipal Commissioner of Moradabad read.

"Through this initiative on National Sports Day, the Moradabad Municipal Corporation aims to inform the citizens of Moradabad about the importance of sports and physical exercise in daily life, while also highlighting the rich history and achievements of Indian sports. This effort serves as a powerful medium to promote the significance of sports and celebrate the milestones of Indian athletes," the statement added.

Moradabad was selected as one of the smart cities under the Smart Cities Mission, launched by the Ministry of Urban Development in 2015. This mission aims to develop 100 smart cities across India to promote sustainable development and improve citizens' quality of life.

(An Excerpt from Agency)