Sri Vijayapuram, Jan 23: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse during her visit to A&N Islands on January 22 & 23, met Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency at Raj Niwas today. Hon’ble Lt. Governor apprised the Minister about the potential for Sports Projects in the Islands and provision of world-class facilities for athletes, fostering sports infrastructure development and promoting the region as a hub for sporting excellence, especially as Islands athletes have brought great pride to India internationally with their achievements in Cycling. Particular emphasis was laid on talent spotting & grooming of youth in traditional skills like Archery & Swimming among the Tribal Population.
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