ITANAGAR, Sep 4: Governor Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) today said that Arunachal Pradesh needs to develop a robust state coaching system, training and supporting sports medicines, high-performance sport facilities and training centres and strengthening pathways for the development of junior  athletes.
Welfare and wellbeing of sportspersons who bring laurels for the State must be taken care of through various policy programmes of the state government, he said when Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Mama Natung called on him at Raj Bhavan here today.
The Governor emphasised on identifying potential youths and preparing them for Olympics from an early age. Citing the success of sportspersons from the North Eastern region in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, he said that with dedicated effort of the State Sports Department, Arunachal Pradesh will be a powerhouse in sports.
The Governor commended the Sports Minister for the success of sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh in the national and regional level sports meets. Sportspersons of the state are physically tough and mentally alert and with more focus in honing the skill and techniques in various sporting events, our sports persons will do wonders, he said.
In addition to the sports activities, the Governor advised the Sports Minister to help realise the ‘Fit India Movement’ of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi by reaching out to every citizen and motivating them to involve in physical activity to keep themselves fit.
Earlier, Natung briefed about activities taken up by the state government to encourage and identify promising sportspersons of Arunachal Pradesh.
Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Anirudh Singh and Director Sports, Tadar Apa were also present at the meeting.

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