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Aizawl: Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has said that the state government is promoting sports from the grassroots level with a vision for the 2023 Olympics.
Inaugurating the PC Gabriel Lalliansanga Memorial MBA Junior Official Badminton Championship here on Tuesday, Hmar said the government is restructuring its sports ecosystem from the grassroots level, specifically targeting eight core Olympic disciplines in which Mizo athletes possess a distinct competitive edge nationwide, according to official sources on Wednesday.
The government is identifying and nurturing talent in eight Olympic disciplines, archery, badminton, boxing, hockey, judo, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling, Hmar said.
He encouraged young players to dream of representing India at the Olympic Games and to cultivate an “Olympic vision.”
The Minister said Mizoram has made remarkable progress in badminton, especially in the junior and sub-junior categories, producing several champions and promising talents within a short span of time.
He stressed that with proper training and systematic development, the state could scale even greater heights in badminton and continue producing elite athletes.
He emphasised that sports act as an invaluable medium for the physical and mental well-being of the youth.