“youths from Arunachal will represent India in the next Olympic games”- Rijiju’s dream
“My dream is to see at least 4 to 5 youths from our state representing the country in the next Olympic games,” said Kiren Rijiju while discussing with Minister for WRD, Sports & Youth Affairs, Mama Natung.
New Delhi
Minister for WRD, Sports & Youth Affairs, Mama Natung on Tuesday called on the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs (Ind), Kiren Rijiju, here at his official residence along with a delegation from East Kameng District.
The leaders discussed the development of games and sports by focusing on providing the state-of-the-art infrastructure and training facilities in Arunachal Pradesh.
“My dream is to see at least 4 to 5 youths from our state representing the country in the next Olympic games,” said Kiren Rijiju while lamenting how shameful it is for the state as none of its sportsperson had never represented the nation in the Asian Games.
Responding to the proposals of the delegation, Rijiju assured to fund an Astro Turf soccer ground and stadiam for East Kameng on priority, and for rest of Arunachal Pradesh on ‘“phase manner”.
Citing that East Kameng had “a huge potential for sports”, Rijiju assured Natung to establish an sports academy at Bana in East Kameng under the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Rijiju also informed the delegation about the proposal mooted by him for development of a large-scale Mithun Breeding farm in East Kameng district.
Meanwhile, Mama Natung apprised the Union Minister about good initiatives of Pema Khandu Government in the state and the constructive efforts of the Nyishi leaders and CBOs to make Itanagar capital city a good and safe living space for all communities.
Lauding the initiatives of EKSWCO, Rijiju suggested Sangno to start mass outreach programmes for spreading awareness to create a positive atmosphere for development of tourism in the district.
