PANAJI
Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Friday appealed to all sports associations to work hard and ensure that Goa gets medals at upcoming events like the National Games.
Ajgaonkar was addressing a gathering in the Secretariat after felicitating Leonardo (Lenny) Da Gama, Vice President of Goa Amateur Boxing Association, who had participated as an evaluator at the recent Tokyo Olympics.
Ajgaonkar assured that the government would reciprocate the efforts of associations by providing funds and world-class infrastructure.
“It is the responsibility of associations to maintain infrastructure set up by the government and make good use of the facilities. We want sports to march forward and hence, the government has made efforts to take sports to every nook and corner of the State.”
Stating that 7-8 stadiums of international standards are ready, the minister said it is up to sports personalities like Lenny Da Gama and football star Bruno Coutinho to prepare sportsmen of international repute.
Minister also admitted that some work had been delayed due to the Covid pandemic.
Bring new talent in sports, Lenny appeals to coaches
PANAJI
Goa Amateur Boxing Association Vice President Leonardo (Lenny) Da Gama has appealed to all sports coaches in the State to bring new talent to sports.
“Let us dedicate ourselves to make Goa famous,” he said.
Citing his case to prove that he had achieved without any influence or godfather, Da Gama said coaches should accept and train talented sportspersons without bowing down to influence.
“Do not allow people to enter through influence otherwise we will not be able to produce quality sportspersons. Let us create champions for Goa,” he said.
