– ‘Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho’ brings children from 50 centres together to celebrate sports, play and the spirit of participation
New Delhi, October 21, 2026: Around 1,200 children from 50 Mobile Creches centres came together at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi for the organisation’s Annual Sports Meet, ‘Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho’, celebrating the joy of play, teamwork and participation. The annual event brought children from construction-worker, brick-kiln and other working communities onto the sporting field, giving them an opportunity to participate in sporting activities, discover their abilities and experience the excitement of playing together.
Sporting activities among the children encouraged them to participate and develop qualities such as discipline, perseverance, confidence and teamwork, the importance of providing children with opportunities to explore their abilities and develop through sports is main objective to this annual meet.
Pooja Dhanda, Indian wrestler and Arjuna Award recipient, said, “It is wonderful to see Mobile Creches creating opportunities for children to participate in sports and experience the joy of playing together. Sports teach children important life skills such as discipline, teamwork, confidence and resilience. Every child deserves the opportunity to play, explore their potential and be encouraged to pursue their interests. Initiatives like this help make sports more accessible and ensure that children, regardless of their circumstances, get the chance to participate, learn and grow.”
Speaking on the occasion, Sumitra Mishra, CEO, Mobile Creches, said, “At Mobile Creches, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn and thrive. Play and sports are an important part of childhood and contribute to children’s physical, social and emotional development. For children from communities whose contribution often goes unseen, this sports meet is an opportunity to take centre stage, discover their abilities and experience the joy of participation. Through ‘Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho’, we want to reinforce that every child deserves the space, encouragement and opportunities to grow to their full potential.”
The sports meet culminated in an award distribution ceremony, recognising the children’s participation and sporting efforts. The gathering brought together children, caregivers and members of the Mobile Creches community around a shared celebration of childhood, inclusion and the importance of play.
Through its work in early childhood care and development, Mobile Creches champions every child’s right to care, protection, learning and opportunities to grow. Its ‘Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho’ initiative reinforces the role of play and physical activity in supporting children’s holistic development, while creating inclusive spaces where every child can participate and be celebrated.
The Annual Sports Meet reaffirmed the message that sports are not merely about winning or losing, but also about building confidence, nurturing friendships and giving every child the opportunity to learn, participate and flourish.
