Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju hopeful of holding National Games this yr

Image Source : PTI Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday expressed optimism that the National Games, the calendar of which was affected by COVID-19 pandemic, shall be held this yr in Goa and in Meghalaya subsequent yr.

He assured full assist and help from his ministry. The Union Sports Minister admitted that the calendar for the video games was in jeopardy on account of COVID-19 and that the infrastructure was additionally affected.

Dates have gotten an issue. Goa missed the possibility final yr due to COVID-19. Hopefully this yr Goa might host the video games, Rijiju informed PTI on the sidelines of a program right here.

Next yr Meghalaya can (presumably) maintain it. The chief minister is basically giving his time and effort for the video games, he stated. “I’ll do what is critical to advertise sports activities in NE, the union minister assured.