CM Pema Khandu Assures to Strengthen Sports Infrastructure in State

Our Correspondent

Itanagar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to strengthen sports infrastructure in the state.

He said the state government is working actively to strengthen the sports facilities in the state and a policy would be worked out soon to adequately honour and reward the medal winner of various sports events.

Khandu said this when South Asian Games silver medallist Rupa Bayor and bronze medallist Gangphung Gangsa called on him at his office during the day.

The chief minister congratulated both the medal winner for bringing laurel to the state and the nation in the recently held 13th South Asian Games in Nepal in the Taekwondo event.

Taekwondo being a major sports discipline, Khandu assured to have talks with the central government for its inclusion in the proposed sports centre of excellence in Arunachal, which is currently being proposed for Wushu, Weightlifting and Boxing only.

Acknowledging the contributions of various sports associations in the growth of sports, the chief minister assured to provide all necessary help to these organizations.

He also acknowledged the hardships faced by sportsperson and the associations who on various occasions are participating in competitive events from their own personal expenses.

Khandu assured that a system is being worked out to reimburse all such expenses, which would be incorporated in budget announcements, an official communiqué informed here.

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