VP urges industry to promote sports, meets achievers
Source: Chronicle News Service / PIB

Imphal, October 05 2021: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged the industry to come forward and promote sports in the country.

Expressing his happiness at the performance by India at the Tokyo Olympics, the Vice President exhorted the sportspersons to aim for even better performance in the next edition of the games.

Speaking at an interaction programme with a group of achievers from Manipur including Olympians, literary & cultural figures, artisans and teachers, who have left a mark in their respective fields, held at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday, Vice President Naidu praised them for their achievements and said that they should always keep aiming for excellence in their respective fields.

VP Naidu also said that he feels energised and rejuvenated each time he visits the North-Eastern region of 'our great country' .

Describing all the eight North-Eastern states as the glittering jewels in India's crown, he said the scenic beauty and serenity of the hills coupled with the warmth of people here is a memorable experience.

During the interaction, the Vice President was presented a pair of boxing gloves by India's boxing legend MC Mary Kom.

After wearing the gloves, Naidu remarked in a lighter vein, "these are meant to protect me" .

Describing Manipur as the 'Powerhouse of Sports in India', he said that this small state leads the way when it comes to bringing glory to the nation in sports.

"Manipur's Olympians have done the state and the nation proud indeed," he added.

Praising the sportspersons from the state for keeping India's flag flying high, Naidu said "You are also role models and a fountain-head of inspiration for thousands of aspiring sports persons across the nation".

Noting that the state and central government are making efforts for encouraging sports, he urged the industry to come forward and promote sports.

He also asked the states government to create sports infrastructure and training facilities right up to village level.

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