The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the industry to come forward and promote sports in the country. He expressed his happiness at the good performance by India in the Tokyo Olympics said that we should aim for even better next time
said that he feels energised and rejuvenated each time he visits the North-Eastern Region of our great country. Calling all eight North-Eastern states as the glittering jewels in India’s crown, he described the scenic beauty and serenity of the hills coupled with the warmth of people here as a memorable experience.
The Vice President, who is on an eight-day tour to North-Eastern states today interacted with a group of achievers from Manipur who have left a mark in their respective fields. Among those present at the event at Raj Bhawan, Imphal were Olympians, literary & cultural figures, artisans and teachers. Shri Naidu praised them for their achievements and said that they should always keep aiming for excellence in their respective fields.
During the interaction, the Vice President was presented a pair of boxing gloves by India’s boxing legend Smt. M C Mary Kom. Shri Naidu remarked in a lighter vein, “these are meant to protect me” after wearing the gloves.
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, Shri Naidu said “You are also role models and a fountainhead of inspiration for thousands of aspiring sports persons across the nation.”
The Vice President expressed his happiness at the performance of Indian sportspersons during the recent Tokyo Olympics and said that we should aim for even better next time.
Noting that the state and central government are making efforts for encourage sports, he urged the Industry to come forward and promote sports. He also asked the state governments to create sports infrastructure and training facilities right upto village level.
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