The 'District Sports Honor Ceremony-2026' was recently organized in Nawada, chaired by Gulshan Kumar, BJP District Media In-charge and program convener. Held at a private hotel in the city, the event honored approximately 300 players, coaches, sports personalities, and media personnel from the district. Nawada MP Vivek Thakur was the chief guest. The ceremony began with floral tributes and lamp lighting before the portraits of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and sports icon Mewalal. Among those present were Rajauli MLA Vimal Rajvanshi, HAM Party National Spokesperson Shyam Sundar Sharan, former President of Bihar Cricket Association Gopal Bohra, BJP leader Shashi Bhushan Babloo, ABVP's Abhay Rana, and Arvind Kumar.

MP Vivek Thakur stated that Nawada has no shortage of sporting talent. He highlighted that the district's players have brought laurels at district, state, national, and international levels. Thakur emphasized that providing better training, sports grounds, equipment, and necessary facilities to players is his priority. He urged players to focus on their sport with hard work, discipline, and dedication. The MP also stressed that sports are not just a means to win medals but also a medium to develop discipline, self-confidence, leadership qualities, and positive thinking among youth. He lauded the efforts of program organizer Gulshan Kumar.

During the event, MP Vivek Thakur made a significant announcement, stating that the 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' (MP Sports Festival) would be organized at the end of this year. This festival will provide an opportunity for talented players from various sports in the district to showcase their skills. Rajauli MLA Vimal Rajvanshi and Shyam Sundar Sharan also emphasized providing better facilities and training to players. Convener Gulshan Kumar expressed confidence that with adequate resources, sports grounds, and government support, players could bring fame to Nawada at state and national levels. The 'Mewalal Lifetime Achievement Award-2026' was presented to Gopal Bohra, former president of the Bihar Cricket Association. International players Pawan Raj, Kajal Kumari, and Dharmshila Kumari, along with hundreds of national-level players, were also honored.