GUWAHATI: The Assam contingent is all set to participate in the upcoming 38th National Games, to be held in Uttarakhand. In an official send-off and kit unveiling ceremony held at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, Union Minister and President of the Assam Olympic Association (AOA), Sarbananda Sonowal, extended his best wishes to the team.
The event was attended by Assam Ministers Nandita Garlosa, Pijush Hazarika, and Jayanta Malla Baruah, as well as AOA General Secretary Lakhya Konwar.
Addressing the contingent, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Assam is an emerging powerhouse of sports talent. I am confident that our athletes will showcase indomitable spirit and stellar performances to bring glory to the state in the upcoming National Games. I urge every athlete to give their best, with discipline, dedication, and focus as their guiding principles."
Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the transformative journey of Assam in the sports sector over the past decade. "Assam has hosted prestigious national and international tournaments, including the South Asian Games, the third Khelo India Youth Games, FIFA U-17 World Cup matches, and the AlBA Youth Women's World Boxing Championship," Sonowal said.
Sarbananda Sonowal lauded the Assam Olympic Association's initiatives, such as the first-ever Assam Youth Olympics held in 2022, which provided a platform to nurture talent from all corners of the state. The President of AOA also underscored the significance of sports in the modern era.
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