PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday lamented that sports associations had failed to prepare teams for the National Games, despite being aware eight years ago that Goa would be hosting the National Games.
Sawant was speaking at a function organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs to inaugurate the Rs 6 crore synthetic turf provided for the St Cruz Sports ground.
Stating that the responsibility to prepare teams for the National Games was the task of the sports associations, Sawant said the State had only a few players of high standards despite providing infrastructure, PE teachers and coaching facilities.
The chief minister was, however, hopeful that the National Education Policy implemented by the Centre has provided a wide scope to build careers for youth, with the NEP emphasising on sports education and sports-related skill education.
Stating that parents have pivotal role in encouraging their children in the sports sector, Sawant said the government aims to create adequate sports infrastructure which is not enough unless parents create passion about sports in their children.
Sports Minister Govind Gaude said the government has a comprehensive and integrated sports policy to focus on all sports disciplines.
Stating that excellence in sports requires determination, dedication and passion, Gaude said the government strives to strengthen infrastructure for sports sector with a vision to encourage sports talent in the State.
St Cruz MLA Rudolf Fernandes thanked the Government for providing a synthetic turf in St Cruz.
On the occasion, the chief minister released the jersey of the first Romeo and Victoria Memorial Tournament exhibition match played between Salgaocar Sports Club and Dempo Sports Club.
An amount of Rs 6,01,87,076 was incurred towards the upgradation work at St Cruz, of which the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Khelo India Scheme sanction Rs 4.24 crore and the balance of Rs 1,77,87,076 is to be met by the State Government.
The upgradation of ground comprises construction of an embankment at the ground, construction of drainage along the periphery of ground with precast RCC drainage slabs, supplying, laying and installation of synthetic artificial football turf, painting to existing compound wall and outside changing room with seating tiers, etc.
Secretary (Sports) Swetika Sachan welcomed the guests, while Director of Sports Rohit Kadam, renowned footballers, Bramhanand Shankhwalkar, and Bruno Coutinho, ZP Member Shiny De Oliveira, Sarpanch Jennifer Oliveira, Ward Member Ana Bella were among those present at the function.
Sawant was speaking at a function organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs to inaugurate the Rs 6 crore synthetic turf provided for the St Cruz Sports ground.
Stating that the responsibility to prepare teams for the National Games was the task of the sports associations, Sawant said the State had only a few players of high standards despite providing infrastructure, PE teachers and coaching facilities.
The chief minister was, however, hopeful that the National Education Policy implemented by the Centre has provided a wide scope to build careers for youth, with the NEP emphasising on sports education and sports-related skill education.
Stating that parents have pivotal role in encouraging their children in the sports sector, Sawant said the government aims to create adequate sports infrastructure which is not enough unless parents create passion about sports in their children.
Sports Minister Govind Gaude said the government has a comprehensive and integrated sports policy to focus on all sports disciplines.
Stating that excellence in sports requires determination, dedication and passion, Gaude said the government strives to strengthen infrastructure for sports sector with a vision to encourage sports talent in the State.
St Cruz MLA Rudolf Fernandes thanked the Government for providing a synthetic turf in St Cruz.
On the occasion, the chief minister released the jersey of the first Romeo and Victoria Memorial Tournament exhibition match played between Salgaocar Sports Club and Dempo Sports Club.
An amount of Rs 6,01,87,076 was incurred towards the upgradation work at St Cruz, of which the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Khelo India Scheme sanction Rs 4.24 crore and the balance of Rs 1,77,87,076 is to be met by the State Government.
The upgradation of ground comprises construction of an embankment at the ground, construction of drainage along the periphery of ground with precast RCC drainage slabs, supplying, laying and installation of synthetic artificial football turf, painting to existing compound wall and outside changing room with seating tiers, etc.
Secretary (Sports) Swetika Sachan welcomed the guests, while Director of Sports Rohit Kadam, renowned footballers, Bramhanand Shankhwalkar, and Bruno Coutinho, ZP Member Shiny De Oliveira, Sarpanch Jennifer Oliveira, Ward Member Ana Bella were among those present at the function.
