Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) Sh. Vijay Goel today launched a book by ace sports photographer Sukumar on photographs of Rio Olympics at Delhi’s National Stadium. The book launch was followed by an exhibition of selected photographs from the Rio Olympics.
Interacting with the media Goel said, “Mr. Sukumar has been a known figure in the world of sports for four decades and his pictures speak louder than words. It is an honour to launch his book cum photo exhibition and I feel that his interest lies in gymnastics given that we there are lots of pictures of gymnastics in this exhibition”.
S Sukumar who has been an accredited international photographer has covered Olympics, FIFA World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup and many more global sporting events. Sukumar thanked Sports Minister Goel for his support and encouragement to boost sports in India.
Goel further stated that the Ministry will honour people who directly or indirectly promote sports in India – by books, films or other such activities. “We will open our stadiums for even those who wish to hold exhibitions and it will be done for free to promote sports”. The photo exhibition will be open for public till 28th December, 2016 at the Dhyanchand National Stadium.