Andhra Pradesh to set up Sports Centre of Excellence with JSW partnership
The state will create a new sports Centre of Excellence, allocate funds for athletes, and engage with elite competitors to improve the sports ecosystem.
Andhra Pradesh will establish a Centre of Excellence for sports with JSW involvement, according to multiple reports. HRD Minister Nara Lokesh announced the initiative, and the government released ₹2.23 crore for training 18 athletes selected for this year’s Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Para Commonwealth Games (The Hindu).
The announcement was made during a dinner interaction with elite athletes selected for the upcoming Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Para Commonwealth Games at the HRD Minister’s residence in Undavalli (New Indian Express). Lokesh sought the athletes’ suggestions on improving the state’s sports ecosystem and discussed challenges they face in pursuing professional careers (New Indian Express).
Several athletes highlighted the need for experienced coaches and better training facilities (New Indian Express). JSW agreed to partner with the state to develop the Centre of Excellence (New Indian Express).
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