The sports enthusiasts are displaying talent in different sports. A talent selection programme is being organised in the city which started on April 4 at TT Nagar stadium.
About 5000 players from the state have made online and offline applications to join the selection trials organized for the various sports academies run by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department.
Under the Talent Selection Programme, about 200 players participated in the talent search for archery game on April 4 and took part in the talent pool. Similarly, on April 9 tennis de-boarding and about 200 players participated in Badminton Day-Boarding Selection Trial on April 12.
In the selection trial organized for the Athletics Games at the TT Nagar stadium, the players partnered with enthusiasm and demonstrated their talent in the 800 meter race and the Standing Brad Jump. On Saturday, April 14, the selection process of athletics players will continue as the players are in much greater numbers.
During the Talent Search, players are tested in two stages for the fitness of the players through modern equipment.
Under the Talent Selection Programme, on April 16, Taekwondo, badminton on April 18, swimming on April 20 and players will be selected for the selection trials for women hockey on April 25. Similarly, wrestling on May 4, Shooting on May 5, Men's hockey on May 7, Fencing on May 11, Volleyball on May 20, Boxing on May 28, Rowing on June 4, Horse riding on June 5, Kayaking-Canoeing on June 6, and Judo games will be held on June 9.
It is noteworthy that the players of the Academy are being provided free amenities like accommodation, food, medical etc. with high level of quality training. They are provided with opportunities to compete talent by giving tournaments exposure at the national and international level. The players of the Academy are illuminating the name of the state by winning a medal in various national and international events of different sports.