Page 11 - Mann ki Baat June 2022 - English

Yogasan, Kalaripayattu
and Mallakhamb.
Friends, there is going
to be an international
tournament of a
game which was
born centuries ago in
our own country… in
India. This is the event
of Chess Olympiad
th
beginning from the 28
July. This time, more
than 180 countries
are participating in
the Chess Olympiad.
Today's discussion
of sports and fitness
cannot be complete
without another name – this daughter of India who had
is the name of Telangana's accomplished the amazing feat
mountaineer Poorna Malavath. of conquering Mount Everest at
By completing the Seven the age of just 13.
Summits Challenge, Poorna has
Friends, when it comes to
added another feather in her cap
sports, today I would also like to
of success. The Seven Summits
discuss Mithali Raj, one of the
Challenge is the challenge of
most talented cricketers in India.
surmounting seven most difficult
and highest mountain peaks. Just this month, she has
With her indomitable spirit, announced her retirement from
Poorna ascended the highest cricket which has emotionally
peak of North America Mount moved many sports lovers.
Denali and brought honour to Mithali has not only been an
the country. Poorna is the same extraordinary player, but has

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