SHIKHAR DHAWAN has been appointed brand ambassador for the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi. The event aims to strengthen grassroots sports participation and identify emerging talent across the capital.
Conceived as a multi-sport platform, the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh will bring together school and community-level athletes, offering structured opportunities to compete, gain exposure and take their first steps towards professional sporting pathways.
The inaugural edition will begin on 13 February across 16 venues in the capital. Young athletes from all 12 districts of Delhi will compete in basketball, football, athletics, kabaddi, wrestling, squash and volleyball.
Former India cricketer Dhawan has long inspired young athletes across the country. Known for his persona and continued commitment to nurturing emerging talent, he remains actively involved in shaping India’s sporting future through his venture, Da One Sports.
Ashish Sood, Minister of Education and Sports, Government of Delhi said, “The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is envisioned as a transformative platform for talent and sports development. Shikhar Dhawan’s association as Brand Ambassador brings immense credibility and inspiration to the initiative, and integrates perfectly with our objective of grassroots development, encouraging widespread participation and identifying future sporting talent.”
Dhawan expressed, “I feel extremely grateful and would like to thank the Government of Delhi and the Directorate of Education and Sports for this honour. The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is a commendable step towards the growth of the sport in the region which is brimming with talent and seeking the right opportunity and exposure. As a professional athlete myself, I understand the importance of getting a platform to showcase your talent and through my venture Da One Sports, I have been strongly committed towards creating a pathway and ecosystem for youngsters to achieve their dreams. Delhi has a rich legacy in Indian sports and I hope that through this association I am able to inspire budding talent to believe in themselves and participate, contributing towards our vision of making Delhi sports capital of the country.”
