Governor Syed Ahmed instructed the State Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Department to fasten its initiation for the establishment of Sports Academy at the state capital. He also stressed on providing coach, sports and scholarship to the players on time by this concerned department.
“The Sports Academy must be equipped with international level of sports facilities along with training at world class standards,” said Ahmed.
He also stressed on proper utilization of the Khelgaon Sports Complex used during 34th National Games in February 2011.
Jharkhand has always been in limelight for developing sports within its regime and producing wonderful sportsperson. For this reason 263 players were felicitated with cash awards on Thursday at State Museum. Archery players Jhanu Hansa and Deepika Kumari were awarded `2 lakhs individually whereas lawn Bowler Sunil Bahadur and Yoga expert Archana Kumar were given `3 lakhs along with Taekwondo player Ashutosh Kumar Roy with `5 lakhs.
“In order to develop sports in the state, government based schemes Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyaan (PYKKA) must be implemented properly so that the present capability of the
players can be encouraged,” Governor said.