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Naidu Says Andhra Pradesh Ready for BRICS Sports Collaboration
Andhra Pradesh wants to work with BRICS countries through sports.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu made the proposal at a meeting in Visakhapatnam.
He suggested creating a youth and sports innovation network in the city.
He said Visakhapatnam could become an important place for water and adventure sports.
Naidu also said sports can bring people together even when they speak different languages or have different cultures.
He said sports, meditation, and yoga can help young people manage stress.
Andhra Pradesh is building a sports academy and a Centre of Excellence.
The state also plans to create Amaravati Sports City.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is ready for sports partnerships with BRICS countries.
Naidu proposed creating a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network centered in Visakhapatnam.
He highlighted Visakhapatnam’s potential for adventure and water sports and its development as a maritime and technology hub.
Andhra Pradesh is establishing a state sports academy and a Centre of Excellence, Naidu said.
He also announced plans for Amaravati Sports City and attended a cultural dinner for BRICS delegates.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and delegates from BRICS countries.
- What
- Naidu proposed sports partnerships with BRICS countries and a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network in Andhra Pradesh.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Saturday, during the BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting.
- Why
- To promote sports cooperation, support youth development, and use sports to connect people across cultural and linguistic differences.
Key facts
- Proposal
- A BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network centered in Visakhapatnam.
- Sports potential
- Visakhapatnam was described as having strong potential for adventure and water sports.
- State sports infrastructure
- Andhra Pradesh is establishing a state sports academy and a Centre of Excellence.
- Amaravati plans
- A full-fledged sports ecosystem is planned as Amaravati Sports City.
- Meeting
- BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam.
- Cultural programme
- A cultural programme highlighting India’s diversity was presented at a gala dinner for BRICS delegates.
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“Sports are not just about games but also highlight culture and lifestyle. Sports, meditation, and yoga help youth overcome stress, and India adopts and promotes this culture. Apart from physical toughness and mental stamina, sports open opportunities in the form of coaching and training.”
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