Shimla, June 23 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday flagged off the Olympic Run from his official residence, Oak Over, on the occasion of International Olympic Day, which culminated at the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex, Shimla via CTO.

Around 200 athletes participated in the event, which was organised in both men's and women's categories. Extending his greetings on International Olympic Day, the Chief Minister said that the State Government was committed to promoting sports across the State.

He remarked, "Sports are also a form of education. Just as students excel in academics, athletes should strive to bring laurels to the State through their achievements in sports."

He said that the State ...