Bijender Goel Meets Bangladesh High Commissioner to Discuss Modern Pythian Games
Bijender Goel, founder of the Modern Pythian Games, met with His Excellency Md. Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. Goel and his team briefed the diplomats on the Modern Pythian Games and sought their support for various initiatives.
About the Modern Pythian Games
The Modern Pythian Games, revived in 2022, aim to celebrate cultural, artistic, and sporting excellence, echoing the tradition of the ancient Greek Pythian Games. The first Modern Pythian Games are scheduled to be held in Athens, Greece, in 2027, and the International Pythian Council is headquartered in New Delhi.
Key Proposals
The delegation proposed several key initiatives:
- Appointment with the Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh in October 2024 to discuss collaborative opportunities.
- Establishment of the Modern Pythian Games BIMSTEC Nations Headquarters in Dhaka.
- Support for the First International Cultural Para Pythian Games in Dhaka in 2025.
- Launching the International Poet Nazrul Award to honor poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
- Establishment of an International Pythian Games Academy in Dhaka.
Goel emphasized the importance of the High Commission’s support in realizing these goals and welcomed further suggestions to enhance the initiatives.
Conclusion
The meeting concluded positively, with hopes for strong collaborative efforts to promote cultural heritage and foster international cooperation.
