Governor Droupadi Murmu today said that the children of Jharkhand are naturally skilled for sports as they perform well despite having any assistance, coaching living in far flung areas. If they are given proper guidance and coaching facility they would bring glory to the nation and the State. The Governor on Tuesday met students of the newly established Sports Academy of Jharkhand in Ranchi on Tuesday.
The Governor said on the occasion that the efforts of the Sports Academy to polish skills and hone their talents was commendable. Congratulating the Sports Department and Central Coalfields limited for the initiative, she hoped that more and more sportspersons from Jharkhand would participate in 2024 Olympics and bring medals for the country. The Governor also praised the works and facilities being given to students at the academy.
Sports Minister Amar Kumar Bauri said on the occasion that the State has stadia with world-class infrastructure, which are praised by international players. Making best use of the stadia has been priority of the government, he said.
The Minister said that the government was continuously focusing on skill development in the field of sports also. “The Sports Academy is being run with help from Union Minister Piyush Goyal. At present 78 students are getting training in the academy. The number will rise as kids will be selected from across the State,” he said.
Sports Secretary, Rahul Sharma, present on the occasion gave details of activities of the academy. Principal Secretary to Governor, SK Satpathy; Director(Personnel) CCl, RS Mahapatro among others were present during the visit.