IMPHAL, July 24 : Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said on Wednesday sportspersons of the state need to take part in game and sports in the interest of the nation by using their excellent talents to succeed easily.
Ibobi was participating in a function marking the 7th anniversary of the National Sports Academy (NSA) at Khuman
Lampak Sports Complex here. He said, “Let us work hard together to fulfill the objective of the academy which was established in the interest of the nation.”
He said it is the sheer pride for both the state and Central Governments when this academy makes the young sportspersons of the state good personalities possessing fine character and discipline.
Ibobi said if they are really playing for the nation, success will come to them with flying colours.
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, M Prithiviraj who was also present at the occasion, said, “We should preserve the sports culture of the state which is also known as ‘sports powerhouse’ in the country.
The academy was established on July 24, 2007 under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
It aimed at generating world class young players besides giving education to them. The academy trains players in six different disciplines—archery, boxing, judo, tae-kwon-do, wrestling and weightlifting.
Students can pursue their academy career from class 6-12 at the academy which is affiliated to CBSE.
Dr RK Nimai, Commissioner, Sports, N Ashokumar, Director, Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), members of NSA School Management Committee and Principal of the academy, staff and students also took part in the function.
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