A series of summer training camps are held in the various schools of the State at the Sub Junior and Junior levels for generating interest among students every year at the State and district levels, according to an official press release issued here on Sunday.
The training camps held last year by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department last year which was participated by 11,699 students who were trained for Kabaddi, Volleyball, Hockey, Cricket, Football, Softball and Archery. The training is imparted by qualified trainers who have received diploma from National Institute of Sports (N.I.S) and also senior players.
Officials of Sports and Youth Welfare Department informed that State-level summer camp was held last year between June 5 to 16 at Bacheli in South Bastar district of Dantewada which was participated by 444 players.
Out of the 444 players, 328 were boys and 116 were girls. Similarly, summer training camps were held in 18 districts of the State last year in the month of May and June which was participated by a total of 11,255 students. Out of the 11,255 students, a total of 7,766 were boys and 3,489 were girls.