Kohima, June 1 (DIPR): State Level Committee for commemoration of 100th Birth Anniversary of Lt. Dr. T. Ao held a meeting at the office of the Convenor SLC and Adviser for Youth Resources & Sports, Kohima on June 1.
Adviser YR&S, Er. Zale Neikha while chairing the meeting, suggested to review the “calendar of activities” received from Chief Minister’s Office and also the meeting minutes of the YR&S Department meeting held earlier.
The committee discussed on football clinic for youngsters where Under-16 selection trials will be organized at the district and state level wherein selected players will undergo intensive coaching camp and further undergo state level selection trials. The Under 16 probable players will undertake series of exposure matches within and outside the state.
The committee also discussed on the agenda of the State hosting international sports seminar where internationals sportspersons, renowned coaches, experienced administrators and others will come under one umbrella to discuss the potentials & scope of sports, plan strategies for overall development of sports.
The committee suggested YR&S Department to implement the programme for restoration of Dr. T. Ao State Sports Awards which will be held at Raj Bhavan on August 15.
Other agendas discussed were establishment of Dr. T. Ao Regional football Academy, restoration of Dr. T. Ao Inter District Football Championships, Dr. T. Ao North East football trophy. The Committee entrusted IPR Department for publication of Coffee table book that records the exploits, achievements, history and significant milestones of the footballer’s careers.
Discussion was held on visitation of Dr. T. Ao’s former football clubs at Guwahati and Kolkata, torch rally to all the eleven districts, lecture on Dr. T. Ao and the grand finale with the arrival of torch in the state capital and hosting of Dr. T. Ao North East Trophy.
