Chhattisgarh Education Minister Dr Premsai Singh on Friday said involvement of children in sports activities ensures their all-round development.
Singh was addressing the inaugural function of a two-day state sports tournament of Swami Aatmanand English Medium Schools held here.
Kabaddi, badminton, athletics, chess, football and regional sports fugadi competitions are being held among teams from five zones.
The concluding function will be held on Saturday at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose stadium, with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as the chief guest.