Guwahati: The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) met on Monday and constituted various sub-committees and commissions for the Khelo India Youth Games. The tournament is scheduled to be held in the state from January 10-22 next year.
It also launched the ‘Grassroots Olympic – Mission Talent Hunt’ to identify and groom sports talent in the state.
Sonowal said the AOA will organise sports events in five categories covering players from 10 years to 60 years of age in the state.
He underlined the need for a sporting culture in the state to promote sports among youngsters. He also spoke of developing a network of grassroot level sports organisations.
“The committee will interact with grassroot level sports organizations, clubs, sports organizers. The committee will prepare a detailed action plan and connect with the field to spot the talented sportspersons,” an official release said.
A committee under the chairmanship of vice-chairman of the association and minister of state for health Pijush Hazarika was also formed during the meeting.
“The committee will interact with grassroots level sports organizations, clubs, sports organizers. The committee will prepare a detailed action plan and connect with the field to spot the talented sportspersons,” the statement said.
The Chief Minister underlined the need for a sporting culture in the state to promote sports among youth.
In this regard, he said AOA will organize sports events in five categories covering players from 10 years to 60 years of age in the state.
Sonowal stressed on developing a strong network of grassroots level sports organisations and also suggested organising cultural performances by local artists at the launch of the field level sports events.
Besides, Sonowal also suggested to discontinue the membership of office bearers, who remain absent for three consecutive executive committee meetings of the Association and it was agreed upon unanimously.
During the meeting, various sub-committees and commissions were also constituted for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games, which are scheduled to be held in Assam from 10-22 January 2020. (PTI)
