Dr Ranjan bats for promoting sports, players
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, October 29 2022:
Health minister Dr S Ranjan pitched for vigorous promotion of sports in the state and encourage the players so as to maintain the state's reputation as a powerhouse of sports in India and keep the youngsters away from substance abuse.
"Games and sports have become essential part of Manipur.
We need to promote games and sports in the state," he said while inaugurating the 8th edition of Sagolband Kendra 7-A Side Open Football Tournament, 2022, at Sagolband Bijoy Govinda ground on Saturday.
The tournament organised by Sagolband Mantri Leikai Voluntary Organisation (SMLVO) and sponsored by Sagolband Constituency Progressive Committee is being participated by 19 teams from Sagolband AC .
Apart from minister Dr Ranjan, Sagolband MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh, Bijoy Govinda Sevayet Committee president RK Rashmani Singh and Tamenglong MLA Zahemlung Panmei attended the inaugural function of the tournament as chief host, president and guest of honour respectively.
LED Flood Light of the playground was also inaugurated by the chief guest as a part of the event.
In his address, minister Ranjan also appealed to the participating players to maintain the spirit of sportsmanship and take home a positive attitude from the tournament.
On the other hand, MLA RK Imo mentioned that due to the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a gap of two years in organising the tournament.
"The spirit of sports among the young generations has been gaining momentum.
We are lucky that we have many talented sport-stars who have brought laurels to the state.
They are our proud assets," he added.
As a part of the programme, march past and band display were also held in the presence of officials from sports and other departments.