Sports talent should be brought out from the school level to succeed in national and international competition in the field.
The government has given importance to the development of inter-school sports. Cooperative Minister Shuklacharan Noatia said this while inaugurating the state-level U-17 volleyball competition at Sabroom Higher Secondary Girls School premises on Wednesday.
MLA Mailafru Mog, Rupaichari BAC’s Chairman Rakhi Tripura, Sabroom Nagar Panchayat Vice Chairperson Deepak Das among others were present at the inauguration ceremony.
Sabroom Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Ratna Poddar Dey presided over the event.
Deputy Director of Youth Affairs and Sports Department Mihir Shil delivered the welcome speech.
A total of 10 teams from 8 districts of the state participated in this state-based competition in the boys and girls category. This competition will continue till May 12.