Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur attended the Opening Ceremony of the Khelo India University Games 2023 - Ashtalakshmi at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati. Sarma highlighted the pride of hosting such a significant event and emphasized the role of sports in fostering unity and promoting national integration. He expressed hope that the games would continue to promote ideals of brotherhood and amity. Sarma also discussed Assam's efforts to enhance its sports infrastructure, including plans to host the National Games and develop sports complexes across the state.