 Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, met BCCI President and proud son of Jammu and Kashmir, Mithun Manhas, at Srinagar and extended his heartfelt congratulations on his new role. The meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening the sports ecosystem and nurturing young talent in the Union Territory.
During the meeting, Arvind Gupta lauded Mithun Manhas for bringing glory to J&K through his illustrious cricketing career and now representing the region at the national level in sports administration.
He expressed confidence that under Manhas's leadership, Indian cricket and particularly Jammu and Kashmir's budding players would receive enhanced exposure and opportunities to excel.
Arvind Gupta held an in-depth discussion with Mithun Manhas on the promotion of sports, particularly cricket, across J&K.
The MLA emphasized the need for better sports infrastructure, specialized coaching facilities, and identification of talent at the grassroots level, especially in far-flung and rural areas of the Union Territory.
He highlighted the Central Government's commitment to fostering sports culture among youth, noting that sports not only build physical strength but also instill discipline, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
Mithun Manhas appreciated Gupta's proactive approach and assured full support from the BCCI in initiatives aimed at developing sports at the grassroots.
Both agreed to collaborate closely to create new opportunities for emerging athletes, ensuring that Jammu and Kashmir continues to make its mark in the national sporting arena. |
