Shri Ganganagar concluded the three‑day Anganwadi Olympics held from 21‑23 October 2026 on Friday. As directed by the Women and Child Development Department, Rajasthan, the programme was conducted under the theme ‘Healthy Body, Healthy Mind’.
The event included obstacle race, frog race, relay race, sitolia, thread‑and‑pearl/leaf weaving, ball‑in‑bucket/box, handkerchief snatch, 100‑metre race, lemon race, musical chairs and kho‑kho for children aged 3 to 6 years.
Objectives and Activities
The focus was on developing physical activity, coordination, balance, cooperation, discipline, confidence and sportsmanship in children through these games.
During the closing ceremony, children were given small ‘gift hampers’, which brought excitement and joy to them.
Significance of the Event
The Anganwadi Olympics aims to promote holistic development of children through sports‑based activities and raise awareness about the importance of sports and physical activity in early childhood.
Anganwadi workers, assistants and related staff made a significant contribution to the success of the event.
Deputy Director’s Statement
The Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department, Shri Rishabh Jain, said, “Such events play an important role in encouraging healthy development, sportsmanship and the natural learning process of children.”