Dimapur, March 26 (DIPR): Parliamentary Secretary Sports & Youth Resources, Khekaho Assumi has informed that there will be tremendous changes in infrastructure, coaching camps, trainings, seminars etc once funds under the “Khelo India” project is approved by Niti Aayog – the country’s Planning Commission.
He also assured for equitable distribution of funds once the Khelo India scheme is approved. ‘Khelo India’ is a national programme which aims to promote sports at grassroots level and also help create sports infrastructure in the country.
Assumi was speaking during the inaugural of the Under-18 Futsal Tournament at the A1 Powerplay Arena.
Addressing a packed audience of sports-lovers, participating teams and well wishers, Assumi assured to take initiatives to ensure that sporting talents are tapped at the grassroots level. He added that broad-based ideas would be formulated to make sports sustainable and actionable.
The Parliamentary Secretary further expressed appreciation to the North East United Football Club for taking the initiative to come to Nagaland for scouting local talents, thereby boosting the morale of youngsters in the State and making them discover the joy of football.
On the occasion, an exciting exhibition match to promote peace and Futsal was played between Young Naga Personalities and Western Sumi Student Leaders. The match ended 3-3.
Parliamentary Secretary MTF & Lotteries Kriehu Liezietsu was also present on the occasion.
All together 16 teams registered to play for the U 18 Futsal tournament. The tournament is an initiative of A1 Powerplay in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports.
