Manipur is the Country’s Sports capital : Bharat Chetri, ex-captain Indian Hockey team
Imphal 13th Dec 2014: With an idea to conquer challenges and optimize opportunities and explore scope of sports that youths of the region can take up as career option and suggest a Roadmap for Sports University in Manipur, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised the NORTH EAST SPORTS CONCLAVE in Imphal, Manipur in association with North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India and supported Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Manipur. The North East Sports Conclave- A seminar on scopes and Potentials of North East in Sports focused on Infrastructure Development, Grooming and Training, Challenges and Opportunities and finding Roadmap for National Sports University in Manipur was held in Hotel Imphal in Imphal, Manipur on Saturday .
The conclave began with welcome address from ICC Regional Director Ishantor Sobhapandit where he called industry to invest on sports and sportsperson and the national Sports University should bring investment in terms of manufacturing sports goods and utilities. . Delivering the keynote address N Ashok Kumar, Secretary to the Chief Minister and Director, Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Manipur said there has been loud clamor for Sports as subject in school curriculum and it is a welcome move to have a National Sports University in virtually the sports capital of India, Manipur. Ministry of youth affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaborations with national and state Olympic and sports association should identify strengths of states and invest to win laurels and glory for the nation in major tournaments nationally and internationally. Right from support staff like physician, dietician , coaches should also be given impetus in designing course curriculum of the university.
Bharat Chetri ex-capatian of Indian Hockey Team and current goalkeeper said, ‘The North East region is the power house of Indian sports map and I think the North East should have comprehensive region focused sports policy that would address issues like fixed remuneration to the athletes who represent their state and country in various events, absorbing promising young sportspersons of excellence in Govt. PSUs and other corporate houses, development of sustainable sports infrastructure, providing world class coaching and mentoring facilities to budding talents and encourage participation in sports by providing incentives like sports scholarships among others.’. He further said, ‘This is my visit to the India’s capital of Sports, Manipur and my selector Thoiba Singh a veteran hockey star himself is from Imphal. I am happy to learn that India’s first national Sports University is coming up in Manipur. Besides all the sports indigenous sports and the national games hockey should be made curriculum in the upcoming university.’
In his special address Shri. Ameising Luikham, Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India said, ’As we discuss development of sports and sportspersons, we should explore the scope and optimize opportunities that sports offer so that the talented youth of the region can take up sports as an alternative career option.’ He further added, ‘It is heartening to note that Government of India has taken a policy decision to promote the sports culture in the NE region and has taken proactive steps in that direction by investing 100 crores for setting up a National Sports University in Manipur and spent 100 crores for training and grooming of athletes for the Asian games.’
Speaking as Guest of Honour Shri. Mairenbam Prithviraj Singh, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Affairs, Govt. of Manipur laid stress on taking up sports by youths to physically and mentally fit to build a healty and productive nation and expressed his gratitude to Govt. of India’s decision to establish National Sports University in Imphal.
Addressing the conclave Chief Guest Irengbam Hemochandra Singh, Hon’ble Minister PHED, Govt. of Manipur, President, Manipur Olympic Association welcomed the efforts of ICC and NEC Govt. of India for bringing all stakeholders of sports in North East in one platform and discussing the roadmap for National Sports University in Manipur. On behalf of the Government of Manipur and MOA the minister thanked the union government for allocating 100 crores budget for establishing the National Sports University in Manipur which is indeed recognition of Manipur sporting power house for which the government is availing required acres of land.
The Sports Session was chaired by Dr. R. K. Nimai (Rtrd. IAS) Consultant to Govt. of Manipur who discussed elaborately discussed and spoke on the draft bill of the National Sports University. Dr. R K Dinesh Singh IAS, secretary for youth affairs and sports Govt. of Manipur as chief guest of the session outlined on the need of architectural funding for sports infrastructure, training and through private public partnership and industry should invest in sports and sportsperson from their annual CSR funds.
A powerpoint presentation on NEC’s perspective on National Sports University in Manipur was made by Mr. Gautam Chintey Advisor (Banking, Industries and Tourism) i/c HRDD and Sports, North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India highlighting NEC’s contributions and plannings for development of Sports in the North east region. Mr. Tsering Wangey, President, Arunachal Mountaineering & Adventure Sports Association (AMASA). spoke on Aspects of Adventure Sports and Mountaineering Sports University in Manipur, Dhronacharya Awardee Coach L. Ibomcha Singh Trustee/Advisor Mary Kom Boxing Foundation spoke Coaching as Career Option in Sports in North East India and politics that is killing the spirit of sports.
Mr. Bale Thakel, CEO Ya Re Asia, Founder and Owner FC Imphal (Football) spoke on Investment Opportunities in Sports: Football talent in small towns of North East, . L Somi Roy
Enthusiast, Manager Organizer of Polo spoke on International Dimensions of Polo-the game that originated in Manipur, Sunil Elangbam, Secretary, Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) and Prof. (Dr.) K Sarat Chandra Singh President, Manipur Polo Association spoke on the Role of Club, Boards, Associations and Federations to facilitate Sporting Talents and Expectations from Sports University in Imphal. The conclave was attended by several discipline sports associations from across North east and few of them submitted representations and memorandums.
Source: Nanda Kirati Dewan
Imphal 13th Dec 2014: With an idea to conquer challenges and optimize opportunities and explore scope of sports that youths of the region can take up as career option and suggest a Roadmap for Sports University in Manipur, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised the NORTH EAST SPORTS CONCLAVE in Imphal, Manipur in association with North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India and supported Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of Manipur. The North East Sports Conclave- A seminar on scopes and Potentials of North East in Sports focused on Infrastructure Development, Grooming and Training, Challenges and Opportunities and finding Roadmap for National Sports University in Manipur was held in Hotel Imphal in Imphal, Manipur on Saturday .
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| Bharat Chetri ex-capatian of Indian Hockey Team |
In his special address Shri. Ameising Luikham, Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India said, ’As we discuss development of sports and sportspersons, we should explore the scope and optimize opportunities that sports offer so that the talented youth of the region can take up sports as an alternative career option.’ He further added, ‘It is heartening to note that Government of India has taken a policy decision to promote the sports culture in the NE region and has taken proactive steps in that direction by investing 100 crores for setting up a National Sports University in Manipur and spent 100 crores for training and grooming of athletes for the Asian games.’
Speaking as Guest of Honour Shri. Mairenbam Prithviraj Singh, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Affairs, Govt. of Manipur laid stress on taking up sports by youths to physically and mentally fit to build a healty and productive nation and expressed his gratitude to Govt. of India’s decision to establish National Sports University in Imphal.
Addressing the conclave Chief Guest Irengbam Hemochandra Singh, Hon’ble Minister PHED, Govt. of Manipur, President, Manipur Olympic Association welcomed the efforts of ICC and NEC Govt. of India for bringing all stakeholders of sports in North East in one platform and discussing the roadmap for National Sports University in Manipur. On behalf of the Government of Manipur and MOA the minister thanked the union government for allocating 100 crores budget for establishing the National Sports University in Manipur which is indeed recognition of Manipur sporting power house for which the government is availing required acres of land.
The Sports Session was chaired by Dr. R. K. Nimai (Rtrd. IAS) Consultant to Govt. of Manipur who discussed elaborately discussed and spoke on the draft bill of the National Sports University. Dr. R K Dinesh Singh IAS, secretary for youth affairs and sports Govt. of Manipur as chief guest of the session outlined on the need of architectural funding for sports infrastructure, training and through private public partnership and industry should invest in sports and sportsperson from their annual CSR funds.
A powerpoint presentation on NEC’s perspective on National Sports University in Manipur was made by Mr. Gautam Chintey Advisor (Banking, Industries and Tourism) i/c HRDD and Sports, North Eastern Council (NEC), Govt. of India highlighting NEC’s contributions and plannings for development of Sports in the North east region. Mr. Tsering Wangey, President, Arunachal Mountaineering & Adventure Sports Association (AMASA). spoke on Aspects of Adventure Sports and Mountaineering Sports University in Manipur, Dhronacharya Awardee Coach L. Ibomcha Singh Trustee/Advisor Mary Kom Boxing Foundation spoke Coaching as Career Option in Sports in North East India and politics that is killing the spirit of sports.
Mr. Bale Thakel, CEO Ya Re Asia, Founder and Owner FC Imphal (Football) spoke on Investment Opportunities in Sports: Football talent in small towns of North East, . L Somi Roy
Enthusiast, Manager Organizer of Polo spoke on International Dimensions of Polo-the game that originated in Manipur, Sunil Elangbam, Secretary, Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) and Prof. (Dr.) K Sarat Chandra Singh President, Manipur Polo Association spoke on the Role of Club, Boards, Associations and Federations to facilitate Sporting Talents and Expectations from Sports University in Imphal. The conclave was attended by several discipline sports associations from across North east and few of them submitted representations and memorandums.
Source: Nanda Kirati Dewan
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