Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre at Shri Vijay Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the visit, she reviewed the local sports facilities, gathered information on the available sports resources, and discussed new measures for further development in other areas of sports.
The primary objective of this visit was to assess the local progress in the sports sector and take necessary steps to provide better facilities and training to athletes. During the visit, Minister Khadse held discussions regarding the sports complex, training centre, and the progress of the young athletes there.
She also engaged in talks about innovations in the sports sector, the progress made in sports development, and future plans. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands host two major centres of the Sports Authority of India.
These centres offer training in athletics, cycling, football, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and weightlifting. More than 150 athletes have access to excellent facilities here. Minister Khadse emphasized the importance of various government schemes while interacting with the athletes and inspired them for India’s anticipated participation in the 2036 Olympics.
During the visit, officials from the Sports Authority of India, including Smt. Debashmita Bal, Assistant Director, along with other coaches, and young athletes from the sports field, were also present.