It was chess two days in the past. Right now, it’s cricket. Amid the pulls and pressures of administrative duties, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath snuck out some downtime.
The saffron-robed Chief Minister, sporting sandals, steps as much as the pitch. New to the crease, he takes guard. Standing far outdoors the leg stump, the 52-year-old Chief Minister, with a protracted deal with grip, seems prepared.
He then, in a collection of images posted on X by UP authorities, seems to be hitting a ball. He’s all smiles.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Through the All India Advocates Cricket Match, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath showcased his expertise by enjoying a cricket shot alongside collaborating advocates. pic.twitter.com/My7hxWu5Bh
— IANS (@ians_india) October 6, 2024
“You have to have witnessed the sensation of sportsmanship growing within the final 10 years. PM Modi additionally has the identical concern, how we enhance the sports activities exercise within the nation?… The gamers connected to their roots are getting the possibility to return ahead (in sports activities). A brand new sports activities tradition has been established by Khelo India, Match India Motion,” stated the Chief Minister, who was the chief visitor on the thirty sixth All India Advocate Cricket Match in Lucknow.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath showcased his cricketing expertise whereas enjoying within the ‘All India Advocates Cricket Match’ held in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/w1iePROWaC
— IANS (@ians_india) October 6, 2024
On Friday, the Chief Minister performed chess with Kushagra Agrawal, the nation’s youngest FIDE (World Chess Federation) rated participant.
The chief minister engaged in a “considerate dialog” with Agarwal, discussing varied chess strikes and methods, as per a press assertion.
Kushagra, who visited the Gorakhnath temple to hunt the chief minister’s blessings, will flip six subsequent month and is presently a pupil of UKG.
The chief minister assured him that the Uttar Pradesh authorities would prolong full help to additional nurture his expertise, expressing confidence that the younger worldwide chess participant would carry pleasure to Gorakhpur, the state, and the nation within the years to return.