Mangan 17th February (IPR): The District Level Sports Competition which commenced on 11th February concluded today at Mangan Public ground. The competition was organised by the” Khelo India” District Committee under the chairmanship of the District Collector Shri Karma R. Bonpo North and Deputy Director Mrs Janim Lepcha, Sports and Youth Affairs department as the Member Secretary.
The competition carried on the theme “Sports for Peace and Development”. Competitions were held block wise in different categories viz Under 14 Athletics, Football, Table Tennis and for Under 19 category competitions were held in Athletics ,Badminton, Football ,Table tennis Taekwondo ,Volleyball ,Boxing and Archery. Residential facilities were provided to all the participants from the remote areas.
Earlier a special coaching camp was also held for the students from different blocks in various sports disciplines during the winter vacations. The Khelo India competitions have made a huge difference as it has attracted many youth into taking up sports in a serious way. The residential coaching facilities have enabled youths from remote areas to hone their skills. The coaches from the Sports & Youth Affairs department have undertaken a tremendous job of developing the skills of the youths in the district.
