Sports discussed

IMPHAL, Dec 30 : Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)  Jyotiraditya M Scindia, today co-chaired the 4th high-level task force meeting on Promotion of Sports in the North Eastern Region through video conferencing.
Sports Minister Mizoram, Secretary of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Chief Secretary Manipur and senior officers from North East States, MDoNER, and State Sports Departments participated in the meeting, said a press release from Lok Bhavan.
During the meeting, Union Minister Scindia emphasised a focused and practical approach to strengthening sports in the North East States, proposing the concept of “one sport one State.”
Highlighting the importance of coaching quality, talent scouting, and grassroots competitions, he called for structured tournaments from village to State levels and the preparation of discipline-specific case studies for each State.
The Governor appreciated the vision, noting that focused training, talent development, and local leagues would expand opportunities for young athletes across the region.