Will identify one sport for development: DC

Update: 2019-05-02 23:36 IST
Collector Praveen Kumar watching talent of the weightlifters during his inspection

Eluru: District Collector Praveen Kumar said that the administration will identify one famous sport which is synonymous with district and take steps to achieve international and national medals by imparting training to sports talent in a big way. He inspected weightlifting training centre at Indoor stadium here on Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that a plan to develop a single sport in a big way will be evolved. He directed the officials to submit a comprehensive report on which sport to be selected for development in the district. The Collector interacted with the candidates undergoing training at the training camp.

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He said weightlifting, handball, basketball and other sports got popularity in the district. One best sport among them would be selected and sportspersons would be imparted training in a big way to keep the district ahead in that particular sport. Sports have significant role in society and their effort would bring name to the district at international and national level, he hoped. 

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