Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik met Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed the issues like promotion of sports and capacity building to broaden participation, achieve excellence in various national and international competitions, and development of infrastructure.
The Governor, while highlighting the achievements of top sportspersons like cricketer Techi Doria, weightlifter Yuker Sebi, shuttler Laa Talar, taekwondo martial artist Rupa Bayor and mountaineer Kabak Yano, emphasized the need for intensified efforts to scout young talent across every district of the State.
He said that Arunachali youth possess immense potential but require proper guidance and opportunities to excel.
A strong advocate of sports medicine, the Governor urged the Union Minister to ensure the provision of cutting-edge advancements in biomechanics, sports sciences, sports psychology, and recovery techniques. He said these tools were essential for helping athletes reach global standards in performance.
Parnaik also called for state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern equipment, and comprehensive support systems to promote excellence in games and sports, a communiqué from the Raj Bhavan here said.
It said that the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports was extremely supportive and forthcoming to provide assistance to young Everester Kabak Yano as well as financial assistance for a cricket stadium. He was appreciative of the need for sports medicine doctors and coaches for talent scouting and coaching our aspiring teams.
Acknowledging the sporting potential in the youth of Arunachal Pradesh, the Union Minister assured the Governor for more administrative and infrastructure support for the state and its sportspersons, the communiqué added.
