Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri released a rendition of India’s National Anthem featuring sportspeople who have brought glory to India across various sporting disciplines and have been supported by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Indian Oil).
The Union Minister also unveiled an inspirational music video titled ‘Jaya Hey!’, a creative expression that signifies the country’s entry into an era where the principle of ‘Nation First and First Always’ is practiced daily by everyone, resulting in all-around progress.
“Sports in India is an emotion and nurturing the sporting talent of India is in line with taking the nation ahead on the global stage. In the sporting arena it is not victory or loss that counts, it is the spirit of sports and the sportsmanship that brings cheer to the Nation. On this auspicious day, the sports anthem launched by Indian Oil re-energises the nation’s passion towards sports. The support rendered by Indian Oil to myriad sports including para-athletics is commendable and in line with keeping the ‘Nation First, Always First’, said Hardeep Puri.
During the unveiling of the National Anthem rendition and Indian Oil’s Sports theme song, Chairman Indian Oil, Shrikant Madhav Vaidya eloquently conveyed the organization’s commitment to these endeavours. “Today, as the Prime Minister of India emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment and the training of Para-athletes, I am delighted to highlight the remarkable contributions of Indian Oil to the nation’s sports landscape. Indian Oil has played a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity and diversity in sports through a series of significant endeavours. A noteworthy accomplishment is the establishment of the pioneering Corporate Women’s Hockey Team, underscoring their unwavering dedication to promoting women’s sports. Additionally, Indian Oil’s recent support for para-athletes via the ‘Road to Paralympics 2024’ initiative is truly commendable. This special program is designed to provide comprehensive backing to para-athletes on their journey to the Asian and Paralympic Games, with the ultimate aim of securing honour and acclaim for the country.”
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