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Khadse Calls for Stronger Mizoram Sports Infrastructure and Support
Raksha Khadse visited Mizoram to see how sports can improve there.
She met athletes, coaches and sports officials in Aizawl.
They talked about training, competitions and athletes’ goals.
Khadse said athletes need better fields, coaching, nutrition and medical support.
She also said athletes should get more chances to compete.
A Khelo India project will add a synthetic hockey field and lights at a sports centre in Aizawl.
Khadse said Mizoram has strong talent in football and hockey.
She also visited Saitual and planned to visit Kolasib the next day.
Union Minister Raksha Khadse reviewed Mizoram’s sports ecosystem during a two-day visit.
Khadse urged stronger infrastructure, coaching, sports science, rehabilitation, nutrition and competition exposure.
She discussed sports development and Centre-state coordination with Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar.
A Khelo India project will add synthetic hockey turf and lighting at the Sports Authority of India centre in Aizawl.
Khadse said Mizoram’s success in football and hockey showed the need for sustained institutional support.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, athletes, coaches and sports officials.
- What
- Khadse reviewed Mizoram’s sports ecosystem and called for stronger infrastructure, coaching and athlete-support systems.
- Where
- Aizawl, with a later visit to Saitual and a planned visit to Kolasib, Mizoram.
- When
- Tuesday, during Khadse’s two-day visit to Mizoram; a visit to Kolasib was planned for Wednesday.
- Why
- To improve opportunities for young athletes from Mizoram and the Northeast and help them compete at national and international events.
Key facts
- Minister
- Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports
- State
- Mizoram
- Main location
- Sports Authority of India centre, Aizawl
- Infrastructure project
- Synthetic hockey turf and lighting under Khelo India
- Support priorities
- Coaching, sports science, rehabilitation, nutrition and competition exposure
- Sports highlighted
- Football and hockey
- Additional visits
- Saitual and planned visit to Kolasib
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