CM asks associations to bring rural talent into the mainstream
Panaji: Chief minister
Pramod Sawant
has asked state sports associations to identify talent from rural areas and provide them coaching, a move that could help Goa field stronger teams at national championships.
While addressing a function organised to disburse financial assistance to sports associations, sports clubs and individual sportspersons in Porvorim on Tuesday, Sawant reiterating the state govt's commitment to make Goa a sports hub and said people's cooperation was a must to make this vision a reality.
'These grants reaffirm our commitment to building an inclusive, competitive, and well-supported sports culture,' said Sawant.
'Our govt is committed to building a sports culture that is inclusive, competitive, and well-supported. These grants will help improve training centers, hire coaches, organise tournaments, and bring rural talent into the mainstream.'
The Sports Authority of Goa has released approximately Rs 2.1 crore in grants to sports associations towards financial assistance and cash awards for players.
National and international medallists such as Anura Prabhudesai, Nhehern Acharya, Yash Padloskar, Vaibhav Marathe, Pearl Kolvalkar, Sakshi Kale, Vidyat Lotlikar, Umesh Dhavlikar and many others received the prize money for meritorious performances.
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