GAIL has launched a national level initiative titled ‘GAIL Indian Speedstar’ aimed at scouting young talent of the age group 11 to 17 years in the field of athletics from remote areas/disadvantaged communities of India and endeavors to provide world-class training to the winning athletes of the Speedstar contest for preparing them to compete at Olympics 2020, Tokyo for various track events (100m, 200m and 800m).
Through an intensive two tier selection process covering 55 districts across 11 States, 90 potential candidates have been shortlisted for the finals of the GAIL Indian Speedstar contest to be held on 12th May 2016 at 1830 hrs., Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister for Finance and Information & Broadcasting, has kindly consented to grace this occasion as the Chief Guest and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC), Petroleum and Natural Gas will be the Guest of Honour at the event.
You are cordially invited to grace the occasion at the Finale of ‘GAIL Indian Speedstar’ and encourage the aspiring youngsters.
Looking forward to your presence at this prestigious event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi starting at 1830 Hrs on 12th May 2016.
Best regards,
Vandana Chanana
Executive Director (CC&CSR)