Active participation of sports associations has created a positive environment for sports activities in State and it feels great to see the young generation taking more interest in the sports field", said Chief Minister Raman Singh while addressing the newly-elected executive members of Chhattisgarh State Tennis Association, who had come to pay courtesy visit to Chief Minister at his residence on Monday.
On the occasion, CM congratulated Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Tennis Association Vikram Sisodia and other officials and executive members of the association, and also released souvenir of the association for year 2011-12-13. Singh stated that if the association continues to take interest in promoting tennis in State, the day is not far when tennis will become an important sport in every district of State and even the remote areas of the State will contribute excellent sportspersons for tennis.
Association Chairman Vikram Sisodia informed on the occasion that construction of tennis courts in Rajnandgaon, Korba and Jagdalpur will complete soon. He also told that Chief Minister has inaugurated the tennis courts in Surguja, Bijapur and Kawardha district. General Secretary of the Association Guru Charan Singh Hora threw light upon the activities of the association and told that till now about 40 tennis courts have been constructed. In last three years, tennis and related sports activities have been widely promoted and in future, the association is planning to organize ITF tournament in Chhattisgarh. Treasurer of the association lorence Sentiago proposed vote of thanks on the occasion. Meanwhile, Sanjay Shukla and Executive Members of the Association were also present.