State Department of Revenue’s (Ministry of Finance), 13^th Sports Tournament has started with a colorful opening ceremony at Udaipur’s Maharana Bhupal Stadium today. With a much convinced theme “Sabse Phele Rajasthan” about 1400 participants march passed on the patriotic tune of “mann mein hai vishwas, hum honge kamyab” composed by Police band.

The chief guest of the program Mrs. Meenakshi Huja – Chairman, Department of Revenue hosted the national flag and addressed the parade of 45 different teams from various districts of Rajasthan state. While Team Ajmer was leading, the host team Udaipur was the last group, walking proudly in a mewari attire and pagdi.

Mrs. Huja said that Rajasthan’s revenue department holds an important position in state’s functionality; such sports activities will enhance the confidence and physical activities of their thousands of staff members. She also wished good luck to all the participants and encouraged them to perform their best with true spirit of sportsmanship.

District Magistrate, Mr. Hemant Gera said while addressing the crowd that it’s an honor for District Administration of Udaipur that after recently hosting National Youth Festival 2011, it received another great opportunity of hosting this state level sports tournament.

Giving the details of the tournament, Ramjivan Meena (ADM, city) said that to manage this 3 day tournaments there are more than 100 judges from education and sport’s departments have been appointed. Mr. Meena added that it’s a healthy body where a healthy mind resides, such events gives a streefree mind and body to participants, it’s a praiseworthy initiative by Department of Revenue.

Many other dignitaries including Aparna Arora- Divisional Commissioner, Ramjivan Meena- ADM (Administration), Alok Kumar Vashishtha-(SP), Ravi Jain-District Magistrate Chittorgarh were also present.

Magnificent cultural dance by artists from Gujarat and Rajasthan had made this event memorable. Here are some snaps of today’s event.