A TORCH LIT RUN was organised to commemorate 200 days to go for the 4th CISM Military World Games around the Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad, India on 28 Mar 2007. His Excellency Shri Rameshwar Thakur the Governor of Andhra Pradesh was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Many eminent civil and military dignitaries attended the event prominent ones being Maj Gen Anil Chait, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 54 Infantry Division, Mr P Gopichand, International Badminton player and Dr Rajashekar Reddy, Telgu Super Star .
The Chief Guest in his address highlighted the following:-
(a) Synergy between Army and State Govt will ensure that the 4th MWG becomes a Grand Success.
(b) Lots of preparation, meticulous planning and huge effort underway.
(c) Gave a pat to State Govt for its visionary leadership.
(d) Enthusiasm for sports among youth is the reason behind bagging Mil World Games to the twin city.
(e) Hopeful Hyderabad would host Olympics in the future.
The Governor then unveiled the clock showing the countdown to the Games in the presence of the Special Invitees. The unveiling was synchronized by an impressive fire works display in the Hussain Sagar Lake . |